Mrs. Patricia Cooley Conley of South Chesterfield, VA, peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born in Petersburg (Ettrick), she was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Annie Jones Cooley. She was a proud graduate of Peabody High School and Virginia State College (now University). Pat began her career teaching at Palmer Memorial Institute in North Carolina before serving as a recreational therapist at Central State Hospital and Virginia Commonwealth University until retirement.

Affectionately known as Pat or Pkaye, she was a devoted lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church, South Chesterfield, VA, serving faithfully in many ministries. Pat was active in civic and community organizations, including Petersburg High School National Alumni Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Omega Zeta Chapter), Concerned Citizens of Ettrick (CCE), Civic and Progressive Action Association for the Matoaca Magisterial District (CAPAAMMD), Golden Fleet group (First Baptist Church Centralia), original charter member, Chesterfield Chapter Virginia State University Alumni Association, Sassy Chic Red Hat Society, and as an officer of election at the Ettrick precinct.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Dr. Russell L. Cooley, Jean Carolyn Cooley, and Brenda Gayle Cooley. Cherishing her memories are her loving and dedicated husband, Maurice D. Conley; devoted daughters Kimberly D. Conley and Mautricia D. Conley Young (Keith); grandson, Kamden Young; bonus grandchildren, Keith Young, Jr. and Korlandria Young; and a host of relatives, godchildren, neighbors, and friends.

Pat enjoyed engaging with people, reading, traveling, puzzles, crafts, and cheering on her grandson's athletic pursuits. Her legacy of faith, service, and love will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, Senior Pastor and Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, Co-Pastor and Rev. Arnold Friend, Jr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The wake will be held from 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Burial Ceremony will be accorded at 7:00 P.M.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5633581?fl=so&fe=fs