. Private family service for John Woodrow Elmer, formerly of Salem, will be held at a later date. Thomas Mowery's passing has been publicly announced by Wilson Mortuary in Salem, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. - Does a body have to be embalmed before it is buried?No, embalming is not required for burial. Cemetery spaces are a finite resource, and as such, are at a premium in some regions. Published In. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Survivors include her children, Theodore Clements and Zoelie Roark; mother, Michele McCleary Harkavy and husband, Neil; father, Ronald Conaway; stepmother, Melody Elmer; siblings, Jennifer Elmer; Veronica Collins and husband, Patrick; Ronald Conaway Jr.; Brooke Conaway and fianc, Bryan Carty; Brock Conaway and partner, Amanda Yeggy; Kyrah Conaway and fianc, Aaron Robinson; Jesse Conaway and Madeline Petty; maternal grandmothers, Diann Scheulen and Mary Ellen McCleary; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visit Tribute. 1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd., Post Office Box 45. Moreover, the cost of a funeral includes not only merchandise, like caskets, but the services of a funeral director in making arrangements; filing appropriate forms; dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, newspapers and others; and seeing to all the necessary details. Simply browse the Salems obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. - Is embalming mandatory by law?No. A private service is by invitation only where selected relatives and a few close friends attend the funeral service. April 1, 2023 (65 years old) View obituary. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. - What is the purpose of embalming?Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, retards the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Frequently Asked Questions | Wilson Mortuary - Salem, MO Survivors include his mother, Fae Hayman; twin sister, Donna Lanigan; uncle, Harold Shults; aunt . - What do funeral directors do?Funeral directors are both caregivers and administrators. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of June to Green Forest Cemetery or Miner Cemetery and left at Wilson Mortuary. Write your message of sympathy today. Visitation was held on Monday, May 1st 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Wilson Mortuary - Salem (1000 Scenic Rivers Blvd, Salem, MO 65560).
