Mary Turlington Obituary

Mary C. Turlington VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Conaway Turlington, 67, of Virginia Beach passed away Oct. 7, 2010. A native of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Margaret Perrot Conaway and the late Theodore H. Conaway Jr., and wife of the late William H. Turlington III. She worked for Virginia Beach schools as a teacher's assistant for over 30 years. She was the president of the Rainbows Senior Group at the Church of the Ascension, Virginia Beach. Besides her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Pamela Sprouse and her husband, Ted of Virginia Beach; a son, Gary Turlington and his wife, Mariann of Plainfield, Ill.; three grandchildren, Britney, Stacy and Noah; a sister, Barbara Thomson; three brothers, Ted Conaway, Rick Conaway and his wife Samantha, and Michael Conaway and his wife Carol; four nieces, Laura, Eileen, Carlin and Kate; and two nephews, Christopher and Matthew. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. A memorial mass will be offered Monday at 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). Family Choice Funerals and Cremations is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Turlington

8 Entries

Lynn Seltzer

October 11, 2010

To Mary's Family,

I taught at Indian Lakes for many years and worked with Mary. She was one of the most positive people that I knew and I remember her fondly. She was always willing to help, loved the children she worked with, and especially loved her family. I was shocked and saddened to learn that she passed away at such a young age. I offer my sincere sympathy.
Lynn Seltzer

Patricia McEntire-Shreck

October 11, 2010

Pam and Gary,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Patricia McEntire Shreck

October 10, 2010

Pam, Gary and Family,

My heart is breaking for you all. What a wonderful caring lady your mother was. She was my surrogate mother while we lived in Virginia Beach and I will always be grateful for the love and support she gave me. She was my rock when times were tough. I am sure she was welcomed into heaven with open arms. I imagine she was wondering what she could do to help everyone as she entered the pearly gates! Even though we hadn't seen each other in quite some time I felt like she would always be there if I ever needed her. May God give you the strength to face each new hurdle and may you feel the peace within you that only he can give.

God Bless You All,
Jan Rowe and Family

Ross and Bobbie Fulcher

October 10, 2010

I was in water aerobics with Mary and have been away and will so miss her when I return. Ross and I are friends of the Sprouse family and indeed extend our most sincere sympathy to all of the family. Love, Ross and Bobbie Fulcher

Jennifer Fowler

October 10, 2010

Mrs. T was a second mother to me and a GREAT lady! She will be well received in heaven by those who have been waiting to see her again! I am sorry for the loss of those who will miss her most because of her everyday acts of kindness. Sincerely, Jennifer

Hope McCrickard

October 10, 2010

So very sorry to hear that Mary has passed. I will always remember her energy with Ascension's Rainbows and how helpful she and they were to the church, particularly at Easter Vigil preparations. I will keep baking for you, Mary! God bless you all, may she rest in the peace and light of Christ.

Debora Danz

October 10, 2010

I will miss Mary so much. Mary would come to Harris Teeter every week to buy her Mother's favorite flowers, miniture carnations. I looked forward to each visit with Mary. We would talk about her visits with her son Gary and how our Mother's were doing. We have lost a fine woman, good friend and a caring soul. My deepest sorrow goes out to each of us who were fortunate enough to have had her placed in our lives.

Melinda A. Radja

October 8, 2010

I'm sorry to hear that your mom has pass. I will always remember your mom because she was a great lady to know and very sweet too. She always asked me how I'm doing & she asked about my family. You could always able to talk to her about anythig that is on your mind. I will always remember how she helped me on one of cross stiching projects. Your family will be in my prayers.

Melinda A. Radja

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