Conrad Zane Cardwell Obituary (1956 - 2024)

MAYODAN - On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 5:38 p.m., Conrad Zane Cardwell made his final journey Home, surrounded by family. Zane was at home under Hospice care at the time of his passing. Zane was born on July 6, 1956 in Rockingham County and was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, James Conrad Cardwell and Anna Ruth Grogan Cardwell. He was also preceded in death by his niece, Abigail Cardwell. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Amanda Cardwell of the home; his children, Mandy Arnold (Jim Martin) of Mayodan, Brian Cardwell (Tiffany) of Burlington and Leigh-Ann Wilson (Ryan) of Belews Creek; his grandchildren, Kaytlin Raines (Billy), Austin Barnes, Harleigh Arnold, Ava and Reagan Cardwell and Landon and Connor Wilson; his great-grandchildren, Jackson, Mia, Piper and Abel Raines and Oaklynn Mae; his only brother, David Cardwell (Sherry) of Staunton, Virginia and their son, Jason; his only living aunt, Willodae Smith and special friend, Cinde Iacovacci and many other family, friends and fellow firemen. He is also survived by his four legged companion, Lily. Zane was a proud member of the Northwest Rockingham Fire Department, where he served for twenty-five years, until his retirement. One of his proudest moments was serving Rockingham County as their elected Commissioner from 2012 until 2016. Up until his health issues he loved building the daylily farm, Amanda's Daylilies, that he and Amanda started in 2001 in hopes to carry them through their retirement years. Zane was a member of the First Baptist of Mayodan. The family wishes to thank Zane's wonderful healthcare team, Dr. Kirkland Dickey, Tina, Jennifer, Tanya and Judy from Adoration Home Health and Leandra from Ancora Hospice, who all assisted with Zane's care over the years and in his final days. Zane's children would like to publicly thank our wonderful mom for all of her sacrifices and for standing by daddy's side and showing everyone the true definition of loving your spouse through sickness and health. She was the ultimate caregiver down to his final moments and for that she will always be our HERO. A service will be held at a later date when the daylilies are in bloom. The family will have a private viewing and will receive friends at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mayodan or to the Northwest Rockingham Fire Department. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.