Marian Elaine Phaup Turner left peacefully and with love to join her beloved
savior Jesus Christ August 22nd, 2008 after a
long and valiant struggle with terminal disease. She is survived by her children
Randall Turner, Lisa Turner, Laine Turner and Tracy Turner; her sister of the
heart Audrey Robbins, and grandchildren Jamie Gardiner, Brian Thigpen, Stephanie
Turner, Drew Turner, and Colin and Eri Thigpen with a great-grandchild on the
way. She was preceded in death by her daughter Vanessa Paige Thigpen, her
husband James Turner, her parents Roy and Bessie Phaup, and her brother Bubba
Phaup. She has left behind a host of adoring friends and family who will miss
her dearly.
Marian
was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 28th, 1925. Her unique zest for life
began to express itself at an early age. Far ahead of her time, as a young
teenager she would sneak out for lessons in flying airplanes and would box for
her father’s boxing club and even helped him train Golden Glove boxers. She
married in 1951 and began to live her lifelong dream of devoted motherhood, and
considered her children (later adding her grandchildren) as the jewels in her
crown. A talented seamstress, she was a woman of many passions and interests;
among her favorites were bargain hunting, traveling, volunteering at Riverside
Hospital, and expressing her fashion diva.
Brimming with enthusiasm, Marian was a lifelong learner and continued to take
classes throughout her life. Her children and
grand-children have inherited her love for reading. She combined a wealth of
knowledge and a rare gift for comedy with her characteristic willingness to give
of her self without reserve. Tender and caring with a servant’s heart, Marian
had a real love for people. She has shaped all those she loved indelibly, and
has left all of us a powerful role model to live up to.
Memorial services will be planned for Colorado Springs, Colorado and for
Richmond, Virginia, and in lieu of a formal funeral service a mega-family
reunion will be held in her honor in Virginia during the summer of 2009. For
continuing updates, photo galleries, and an opportunity to sign her guestbook
and share your fondest memories or leave condolences, please go to
www.phaup-turner-family.com.
In lieu of flowers it is the family’s request that those
who would honor her memory do so by building bridges and tearing down walls with
the people you love, practicing forgiveness everyday, and constantly striving to
find new ways to show your love.
memories written by JoAnne Turner Breaux,
August 27, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all the Phaups and from all of us Turners. I,m sorry I don't recognize some of people on the list. Our family was so large and perhaps the branches have branched to the point of infinity, what a thought. Lainey has just reminded me that the only thing standing between the next tier and me is Aunt Edie. Live long and prosper. I sure do miss seeing all of you, all the first cousins should stay in close touch. This really came home to me after Paiges tragic death. Grand ma is still looking over my shoulder and we all know her thoughts on FAMILY. Love to all of us. JoAnne
In Loving Memory of Marian Turner written by Bob Friedman,
September 10, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all the Phaups and Turners. I never had the priviledge of meeting Marian but if her daughter Tracy is any indication, she must have been a remarkable woman. She will live on in the hearts of all her friends, family, and everyone she and her children have touched. I am a much richer person for knowing Tracy and for that I thank Marian.
Bob Friedman
... written by William A.,
September 10, 2008
Aunt Marion was my mothers best friend when she was growing up in Richmond, VA. The Phaups,Roy and Bessie, provided mom with a home away from home. I'm quite sure that mom introduced Uncle Jim and Aunt Marion and we all know the results of their union. Tracy, Laine, Paige and Randy have always been part of my life, even when they were half way across the world, as they are now. I grieve for their loss just as I grieved the loss of Uncle Jim, Paige, Roy and Bessie. Aunt Marion will be missed by all who knew her. I will always remember her smile and her upbeat attitude. God bless her children and comfort them in their time of need.
... written by Kim Overbey (Linwood Phaups' grandaughter),
September 12, 2008
I knew Marion only enough to say she impressed me as very loving and blessed with the very same love from above in her children. I pray to be more like my dear cousin Laine in that she is so willing at all times to be a giver. I know how much Marion has meant to her family through Laine and have you all in my prayers. The write-up truly blessed me and I know Marion better though this. She will live on in the hearts of all her friends, family, and everyone she and her children have touched. I am without a doubt a much richer person for knowing Laine and I do thank Marion and God for that. I feel sure she is singing a heavenly song for each of us Marion!
long and valiant struggle with terminal disease. She is survived by her children
Randall Turner, Lisa Turner, Laine Turner and Tracy Turner; her sister of the
heart Audrey Robbins, and grandchildren Jamie Gardiner, Brian Thigpen, Stephanie
Turner, Drew Turner, and Colin and Eri Thigpen with a great-grandchild on the
way. She was preceded in death by her daughter Vanessa Paige Thigpen, her
husband James Turner, her parents Roy and Bessie Phaup, and her brother Bubba
Phaup. She has left behind a host of adoring friends and family who will miss
her dearly.
Marian
was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 28th, 1925. Her unique zest for life
began to express itself at an early age. Far ahead of her time, as a young
teenager she would sneak out for lessons in flying airplanes and would box for
her father’s boxing club and even helped him train Golden Glove boxers. She
married in 1951 and began to live her lifelong dream of devoted motherhood, and
considered her children (later adding her grandchildren) as the jewels in her
crown. A talented seamstress, she was a woman of many passions and interests;
among her favorites were bargain hunting, traveling, volunteering at Riverside
Hospital, and expressing her fashion diva. 
grand-children have inherited her love for reading. She combined a wealth of
knowledge and a rare gift for comedy with her characteristic willingness to give
of her self without reserve. Tender and caring with a servant’s heart, Marian
had a real love for people. She has shaped all those she loved indelibly, and
has left all of us a powerful role model to live up to. 
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