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Mary Moncrief Obituary
Moncrief
May 31, 1924 -
February 19, 2012
of Phenix City, AL - Mary Ervin Turner Moncrief, 87 of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully into Glory Sunday February 19, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Randy Comer officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 5 to 8 pm EST at the funeral home.
Mrs. Moncrief was born May 31, 1924 in Wetumpka, AL to the late Fred O. Turner and Carrie Vester Bullard Turner. She was the owner and operator of Treasure Chest Gift Shop, member of the Eufaula Heritage Association and a member of River of Life Church in Phenix City. She loved gardening, fellowshipping and witnessing with her Penny Ministry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moncrief was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kenneth Moncrief, daughter, Joyce P. O'Brien and her son, James C. O'Brien, (7) brothers, Newman Turner, Mally Turner, Henry Turner, Fred A. Turner, Othar Turner, Carol Turner and James D. Turner.
She is survived by her loving granddaughter, LeAnne O'Brien of Phenix City, AL, one great granddaughter, Brooklyn O'Brien, a very special friend, Judy Hightower, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, church family and many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Mary Moncrief Penny Fountain Memorial Fund, c/o River of Life Church, 509 Idle Hour Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Moncrief
charlotte chanti
April 17, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Angela Turner
February 28, 2012
Aunt Mary tell my Daddy hello for me as now you are with your family in Heaven !!! I love you and i was so happy that you got to meet Steve and to know that i am so very happy now !!! Aunt Mary i promise to keep the pennies flowing !! Leann I love you and I know and feel your pain may God bless you Love Angie Turner & Steve Boyett
Marlina Welch
February 22, 2012
LeAnne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you
James Franklin
February 22, 2012
Mary, i know that you are in Heaven with Jesus, every time that we had always talk, it was Jesus that was always on your mind, I thank God that i did get to meet you, Will Miss you...
Patsy Griffin
February 21, 2012
LeAnn: Mary, Joyce and your Dad will be watching you and Brooklyn to be sure you get it right. They were all very proud of you, as am I.
Patsy Griffin
February 21, 2012
LeAnn: Mary, Joyce and your Dad are going to be watching you and Brooklyn to see that you get it right, They were all so proud of you, as am I.
Scott Stribling
February 21, 2012
Mary Moncrief was a very caring person to everyone. Never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Always smiling even if she did not feel well. May she be at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Scott and Sheila Stribling and Brandon Taylor
Nancy Baker
February 21, 2012
LeAnne my sympathy is with you and Brooklyn. Please know that I will be praying for comfort for you all at this difficult time. Your beautiful Grandmother is in glory with those that have gone before her.
Nancy at Gentiva Health Services
Dana Boliard
February 21, 2012
LeAnne & Brooklyn:
I am so sorry for the loss of you grandmother. Our loss is Heaven's gain!! Praise God that you will see her again!
Love you both!
Dana Boliard
David Turner
February 21, 2012
The most caring and loving person I have ever had the privilege to know. I will miss her smile and determination.
Charlotte Chanti
February 21, 2012
I will miss you, Mary. We shared a lot of good times..the joy, the smiles and laughter. You were indeed an inspiration to me and others. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
May God comfort your family during this time.
Audrey Miller
February 21, 2012
My Aunt Mary was a kind and caring person. Her love of God was tremendous! She was an example of Christ on earth as we all should be. I love you! From your "earth angel" Audrey
Carolyn Turner
February 21, 2012
When Aunt Marry was born her mother broke the mold as she knew there would only be one like her. Her smile was radiant her charm was like no other,genuine from the heart. She was verry giving not nessecerly material things yet sharing her knowledge of Jesus and how he could set you free. She always carried pennies i still have mine,as the words In God We Trust stood out to her. She gave unconditional love to my dad/her brother,she told of stories growing up.She was a loving wife,mother,grandmother,aunt..She is now singing with the angels. One thing i remember is telling her i miss my dad, and she said i miss David to but i will see him first..i said true no fair and she just smiled..She was ready and lived a blessed long life touching many along the way...God Bless the family..
Ruth Turner Waln
February 21, 2012
Dearest Family! Aunt Mary will always be so special to me. I met her when she came through California on her way to see Uncle Kenneth in Hawaii, when he was serving in Vietnam. She gave me lovely tips on how to wear my blush. I loved her the second I met her! I wish I could have visited her more often. We wrote letters through out the years, and I was always kept up on the latest news of LeAnne. God truly blessed the Turner family with a sweet angel here on earth. ~ Ruth
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