Mary Conaway Turlington, 67, of Virginia Beach passed away on October 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, IL; 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 on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. A memorial mass will be offered on 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).
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Our family is sorry for your loss of this loved one. Out thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
My parents & I are very sorry about your lost. Your family is in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences in the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful person who gave so much to everyone. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Laura Franklin
so very sorry for the loss of a great lady. the family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Garden Club of Greater Kempsville (formerly The Garden Club of Carolanne Farm and Carolanne Farm Garden Club) extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Mary Turlington. She was in the past a valued member of our club.a
Our thoughts, prayer’s and love are with all of your family during this sad time, in the loss of Mary Margaret. I’ll never forget her laugh & sweet smile. Jane & Sonny Collins
We all loved Mary and enjoyed every minute we ever spent with her. She loved all the staff and the children she taught at Indian Lakes. She was a fantastic teacher and made learning fun and exciting for all. I always said she was the “Godmother” of Indian Lakes. She watched over everyone there as if we were her flock! Mary will truly be missed. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will cherish all the fond memories she has given us and continue to think of her often.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mary. May she rest in peace. We enjoyed her as a friend and will miss her.
Vernon & Dorothy Fix
My condolences to all of Mary’s family. I worked with Mary at Indian Lakes and she was always so pleasant to work with and took very good care of her little Kindergartners. I know she was enjoying her retirement. The last time I saw her she was outside of Kohl’s spending her Kohl’s bucks and she had a wide smile on her face. I know she will be missed. I will keep her in my prayers.
Dear Pam, Ted, Britney, Noah, and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your mom (Nana) was a wonderful lady, and she was so proud of her grandchildren. I know she will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you in this time of sadness. May your heartfelt memories bring you peace and comfort.
Love,
Ed, Claire, Jeremy, and Phillip
Aunt Margaret and Family,
I am so saddened for the lose of Mary Margaret. I cannot even imagine how you all must feel. Wish I was closer to be able to lend some support. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you go through this difficult transition.
Debbie & I are very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Margaret. She was always so full of life and she will be missed by all.
Thinking of you!
Pam, Gary and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Patricia McEntire Shreck
Rick,
I’m are very sorry that you lost your sister, I hope your family will find peace at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Henry