Zellasteen Conway

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Zellasteen Conway, age 90, on January 15, 2026, in her cherished hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Born on January 15, 1936, Zellasteen was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Dixon and the late Lucille Tyson, she was devoted to her community, renowned for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering honesty. Zellasteen was a proud owner and operator of a realtor company and a travel agency and spent many rewarding years as a general contractor. Her ambition and dedication to her craft won her the respect of her peers and countless clients, and her career spanned several decades marked by success and fulfillment. Above all, Zellasteen treasured her family. She leaves behind her loving children, Cathy and Allan Parvey, Teena and Pete Zielinski, Tommy and Beth Conway, as well as her cherished grandchildren: Stacy and Olof Larsson, Aaron Parvey, Kandi Zielinski (Brandon), Robert and Jessica Zielinski, Sarah and Jed Keel, Mary Conway (Dale), and Emilee and Andy Whitman. Zellasteen delighted in her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren, providing warmth and guidance that will carry on through generations. She is also survived by her two dear sisters, who have been a source of support and love throughout her life. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Fort Myers, with visitation preceding the ceremony for one hour. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories at City of Fort Myers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Zellasteen’s memory to consider making a donation in her name to the Alzheimer's Association at (https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/zellasteenteenconway/in-loving-memory). Zellasteen Conway's legacy is one of love, hard work, and dedication to her family and community. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of all who knew her.