Mamie S. Turlington

July 17, 1919 - November 17, 2009

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Eamon Dignan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 5:00 -8:00 PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

Mamie S. Turlington, 90, of La Plata, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD, died November 17, 2009 in Charles County Nursing Center. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Waldorf, MD. Born July 17, 1919 in Mammoth, WV, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Marshall and Louisa Bradshaw Spurlock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Turlington, Sr., sisters, Mable Snezek, Willena Wade, and brothers, Charles, William and Homer Spurlock. She is survived by her sons, James Douglas and his wife Judy of Stafford, VA, Andrew Alden and his wife Shirley of Annapolis, MD, Arthur Edward and his wife Linda of Colonial Beach, VA, daughter Janet Lynn and her husband Lemuel P. Carpenter, Jr. of Bryantown, MD, grandchildren, Andrew Douglas and his wife Christina, Amberly and her husband Brian, Melissa and Lemuel Douglas, Scott Ward and his wife Rachel, Traci and her husband Jay Johnson and Erin Ward and Rebecca De Vanney, great-grandchilden Aiyanna, Meagan, Briella, Julia, Skylar, Justin, Taylor and Cassidy. The family will receive friends of Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD at 11:30 AM with Fr. Eamon Dignan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Maryland Chapter, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"My prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family. Your mom was a very strong and lovely woman. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband whom loved her very much. They are together again watching over all of you I am sure."
- Moira Anderson
- Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

"Andy and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you in prayer."
- Ellis and Elsie Ramsey
- Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009

"Andy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Tim and Debra Bernard
- Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009

"Our condonlences are with you children and grandchildren. Aunt Mamie was a very special lady and she will be sorely missed. We regret we can not be there with you. Love Sharon & Tony"
- Sharon & Tony Urban
- Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

"Andy, you and your family will be in our prayers - we are very sorry for your loss and may God be with you in this difficult time."
- Sean O'Brien
- Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

"Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May our neighbor from years ago on St. Inigoes Creek rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...."
- Marian Ann and Matt Blair
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" Matthew 5:4 "The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord blesses his people with peace" Psalm 29:11 "
- Bill & Lynn Hudgins
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Janet and family sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. "
- Myrtle Ann and Crystal Norris
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"We will all cherish the wonderful memories of our dear friends, "your parents". They were the most fun loving couple and now will once again be reunited. May you hold all the memories close to your hearts and be strong for each other. Please stay in touch. "
- Brenda & Heavy Ridgell
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"We are very sorry for your loss. Our Condolence to the Turlington Family and to Janet, Brookie, Melissa, Lem D. and Mrs.Turlington. Our prayers are with you."
- Anthony,Irene,Lauren and Daniela Kruppa
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Janet, My prayers are with you and the family during this time. May you remember all of the wonderful times that you have shared together.May God Bless you all."
- Judy Hinaman
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"We are very saddened at hearing the news of Aunt Mamie passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult of times."
- Robert and Helen Lehman
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Jim, I am sorry to hear of your loss. "
- Mark Shelly
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Jim, My thoughts are with you and prayers that you will find strength in God at this time. "He is an everpresent source of help in time of need." "
- Dave Groves
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers."
- Grace Greelish
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Andy, The thoughts of your friends at McQuay are with you at this time. Take comfort in the fond memories of your mother."
- Larry Pleasant
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Very sorry for your loss."
- Russ DaCosta
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"We send love to all of the Turlington family. Sorry that we can not be with you at this time. "
- Donald and Betty Turlington
- Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Our condolence to the Turlington family and to Janet, Brookie, Melissa and Lem D. Mrs. Turlington and the family are in our prayers."
- Matthew and Maria Carpenter
- Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

"Keeping the family in our prayers. Wish we could be there for you during this time. Will really miss Aunt Mamie. My most favorite vacations while growing up were spent with you all. Love you. Jane, Ken, Catherine and David Hoholski"
- Jane Hoholski
- Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

"Our deepest sympathys. We are very sorry for you loss. "
- Michelle and Tommy Morris
- Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009