Laura Jean Langford
August 21, 1962 ~ January 12, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Laura Jean Turner Langford, 47, of 18 Mountain View Road, died Tuesday, January 12, 2009.
Mrs. Langford was born in Asheville and was a daughter of the late Lonnie W. Turner, Jr. She was also preceded in death by the father of her daughters, Chris Langford, and by a brother, Michael T. Turner.
Laura worked at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Center before going to nurses training, and then worked at the VA Medical Center for 23 years.
She is survived by her two daughters, Christina Jean Langford and Summer Ann Langford, both of Asheville; her mother, Peggy Turner Michael and her husband, Don W. Michael, of Candler; two brothers, Mark Turner and his wife, Sonja and Mitchell Turner; her mother-in-law, Peggy Langford, and nieces and nephews, Adam Turner, Truman Turner, Michelle T. Jimenez, Joshua Turner, Michael Turner, Jr., and Timmy Hill.
She is also survived by her many close friends (whom she considered family) at the VA Medical Center.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Friday at Freedom Baptist Church, 425 Rice Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Langford Children Educational Trust” at Capital Bank, 11 N. Market Street, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We will continue to pray for you and the family. Tina and Summer, please let us know if you need anything. God Bless..
Michael, Dawn, Taylor and Jadon Eldreth
Deepest sympathy.
Veronica, John, Zoe Anderson
and Brittany Pettit
Laura was a very special friend & coworker. She will be missed by so many. Tina & Summer always remember your mom loved you deeply.
My thoughts, heart, & prayers are with your family.
Laura’s caring nature and sweet smile will be truely missed at the VA. My prayers and thoughts are with her family. God Bless.
I am very sorry for your loss and I pray that God will continue to wrap His arms around you and your family during this difficult time.
Praying for your family to get through this tough time. Know that she will always be with you and she loved you all very much.
She will be missed here at the VA she was a friend and co-worker.
May god protect and keep you all strong.
Peggy,
Ronnie and I are saddened to learn of Laura’s passing. She had been sick for so long. Know that you, the children and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything or if there is anything we can do. Cherish the memories!
Love, Ronnie and Emelie
Laura was a good friend and I loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with Tina, Summer and all the family. May God bless you and may wonderful memories bring you peace in the days to come. Laura will be missed on this earth, but we know that we will see her again in heaven.
Dear Tina and Summer,I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.Although I did not know her well,I do know she loved you girls very much.My heart is breaking knowing what a difficult time this is for the two of you.You were very special to your Mom and your Dad.Please know you can count on me if you ever need anything. Love,Vicki Langford and Cooper Langford
Dear Tina and Summer,I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.Although I did not know her well,I do know she loved you girls very much.My heart is breaking knowing what a difficult time this is for the two of you.You were very special to your Mom and your Dad.Please know you can count on me if you ever need anything. Love,Vicki Langford and Cooper Langford
Dear Tina and Summer,I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.Although I did not know her well,I do know she loved you girls very much.My heart is breaking knowing what a difficult time this is for the two of you.You were very special to your Mom and your Dad.Please know you can count on me if you ever need anything. Love,Vicki Langford and Cooper Langford
Dear Tina and Summer, you were loved so much by your Mom. I haven’t seen you since you were little girls and we would meet at the park on the river. I pray that you will remember your Mom as a godly woman who cared and loved you so much. Her sweet smile and gentleness will be missed so much by many. God bless you.
My Dear Peggy Jean, How can this be? and yet it is- My heart is broken for you and your family. Now Laura and Michael are holding hands with the one who loves them the most , our precious Lord. May God bless you and each member of your family, Laura’s children and all who loved her. With Love, Shirley Colagerakis
Peggy, Tina and Summer,
What love Laura had for the three of you. Oh how she loved her Momma.
We are so very sorry.
Dearest Peggy & family,
words can never tell you how much Laura meant to us. She was just precious. we were so shocked to read this in the paper. you know peggy i used to work with Laura @ Deerfield. She was always so sweet to me, helping me with anything I needed. Charles called & told me that it was in the paper. He was so sorry. he said he love her so much. peggy please call me some time, I would love to talk with you. If we can help in any way, please let us know. We love you and your family. My no. is 254-4250. Love you Peggy and just remember she is in a better place that we are. Love to all, frances hensley and charles christy
Mark Turner,
I’m sorry to here about the loss of your sister.My thoughs and Prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.May God Bless you. If you need anything let me Know.
Peggy and family, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Laura. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I will never forget that smile. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy, Mark, and Mitchell,
I am very thankful for all the childhood memories I hold in my heart of me and Laura. I will forever treasure those memories. I wish I had the words to heal your broken hearts. May the Great Creator watch over you all and bring you happiness and joy in your hearts during this time of sorrow and pain.
Rex, Liz, Jessica, and Jake Crowe
Peggy, we are so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
To ALL the family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I know Laura will be greatly missed, her gentleness and kind character was contagious. We all need to remember her sweet spirit and bright smile. Tina and Summer I pray that you know how much your Mom and Dad loved and cherished you. You both will be in my prayers and may you find comfort in the Lord Jesus Christ, he is the healing balm for every wound. To Peggy, Don, Mark, Mitchell and Peggy Langford and the remainder of the family know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, God was ready for a new Angel in his kingdom and he chose Laura. May you find comfort and refuge in him.
Dear Turners and Langfords,
I am sitting here thinking of all the fun Laura, Peggy, Kay and I had as teenagers. I loved Laura just like a sister. I remember us going to the pool and coming home with a ‘tomato face’. Laura would pinch my cheeks and call me that. We wore a path between the pool, Peggy’s house and the teen center. We talked about life, who was cute, who was cool and mostly what we were going to wear and our next destination. I will always remember her sense of humor and the way she could light up a room with her laughter. Those were good times. As life goes, we grew up and apart but I never will forget our special friendship. I truly believe that those people you grow up around have a significant role in the person you turn out to be and Laura was the best friend anyone could have. She would yell at me from across the pool ‘McNeal, get over here’. She was very thoughtful and had the cutest big brothers. Who wouldn’t want to be around her? The lord has a very special angel in our Laura. I hope this message makes you smile and takes you back. I know the loss must be great for you, but having her as a part of my life is something I would never give up. God Bless and if you should need anything, I am an email away.
we are so sorry to hear about laura’s passing. may God bless you and keep all of you safe in His arms.May you lean on God to fill your heart with the joy of His Holy Spirit.
steve and kitty spurrier
Dear Turner and Langford Families,
I am sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. I remember seeing a great deal of Laura throughout my teenage years – especially at the pool. May you find comfort in God’s love and grace. I’m sure that right behind our Lord was Mike waiting to greet Heaven’s new angel. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. God Bless!
With Sympathy,
Amy
Peggy, Mark and Mitchell
We are so saddened to hear of Laura’s passing – we remember with a smile all of the good times we had at the lake – her laugh and good nature were contagious – I know that she loved Tina and Summer with all of her being – she was a ‘great’ Mother to them – I know they will miss her more than words can say but hopefuly their memories they made together will comfort them at this most difficult time in their young lives
much love
Terri, Kenny and Jonathan McMahan
Dearest Peggy and granddaughters,
May God’s endless compassion lift you up during this difficult time.You remain in my prayers and thoughts.
Dear Turner and Langford Families…I will always remember Lauras infectious laughter and beautiful blonde curly hair! She was such a free spirit and always alot of fun. It always felt like we were part of the same West Asheville Club…’The sisters of West Asheville Boys’. I will miss you Laura…my ‘sister’; my ‘friend’
Dear Turner Family…..my heart goes out to you all. While heaven has gained your precious angel, I know the burden is heavy for you right now.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love…..Mary Ann
Dear Peggy and family, I was so very sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. I am thinking of all of you. I know it has been a difficult year. Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do to help out. I will keep you all in the light. Sincerely, Jessica Hunter-Bachar
Peggy, Mark, and Mitchell, please know you are all in our prayers. We just lost Darryl, and I know it has not been too long ago that you lost Mike. Too much, too quick. It forced me to find an inner strength I didnt know I had. You have it too. God be with you all, The Collins-Howard, Elaine, Cyndi, Steve and Jan.
Laura was a very sweet lady and loved the Lord. It was a privilage to know Laura.
Dearest Peggy,Christina,Summer and family…
I am so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. Laura and I had been friends since Vance School, she was one of my very first friends.She had known Chuck for many years as well.
Laura and I were very good friends, she was a wonderful person and I loved her dearly. I will never forget her laugh and curly blonde hair. I am so thankful I was able to see her right before my surgery that one last time.
May the love of God wrap you all in His arms and give you the strength, love and understanding you all are going to need in the days to come. The memories will always be in your hearts to remind you of the magnificent and extraordinary woman she was. The earths loss is heavens gain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. I love you Laura and I’ll miss you sweetie.
Peggy,
Robbie & I want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Laura’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Ruthie & Robbie
Dear Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear about Laura’s passing. You are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy, Christina and Summer,
I am so very sorry hear about Laura. She was a very dear friend of mine and I worked with her for many years at the VA. She had the laughter and happiness that lit up a room. She will be missed so much. May you find peace remembering the good times you shared.
I am so sorry,I did not know Kyle Griswall told me
Peggy, Summer, Christine, Mark, Sonya, Mitchell and family:
I have so many wonderful childhood memories about sleep overs, hanging out at the pool and teen center, and trips to Myrtle Beach with Laura, along with getting in trouble with Laura, Peggy, and Mary. I could probably write a book. I guess one of my favorite memories is when Laura and I used to climb out the window and onto the roof of her Grandmother’s house on Haywood Road to work on our tans, where we could keep an eye on what was going on in the neighborhood. We thought is was so cool that nobody knew that we were watching. Okay, okay, I’ll admit it, we were really checking out the cute boys playing basketball next door. Laura was such a good friend to us all. She had a huge heart and sweet nature. She would always make you laugh even when you were sad. Although, we all grew up and went different ways, starting careers and raising our own families, I have always kept my childhood girlfriends in a special place in my heart. I love Laura and will miss her very much, so I cannot even imagine how you all are feeling. If there is anything I can do to help you, please know I am only a phone call away.
Love and prayers, Kaye
To The Langford Family,
Sorry to here about your loss.My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Dearest Peggy and family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for all of you. First Mike and now your precious girl. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Peggy, you are still so very special to me and I am still hoping we can get together soon and reconnect. I have missed seeing you. With much love, Barbara
I am so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. We were all part of her group of friends and have special memories of her. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Peggy Jean, Mark, Sonja, Mitchell and all the Turner family members and Langford Family,
Johnny, Travis, Michael and I were so very saddened to learn of Laura Jean’s passing. She was such a kind, loving and beautiful cousin. I have so many, many thousands of wonderful memories with the Turner family growing up as a child, teenager and young adult. It’s been so long but my heart, love and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Love you all and miss you all very much.
Christina and Summer,
I am praying for you both. I have known your dad since he was 5 years-old and I only talked to your mom when Summer was in the hospital after her surgery. I know you made your mom and dad so happy. Chris and I talked through the years and lost touch before his passing. But I want you to know how much he loved all of you. As for Laura, she was the love of his life along with you both. I hadn’t seen him in years , but the last time we talked, he talked of the three of you and how you meant the world to him. Now they are forever together. Take care of each other and Peggy. If I can ever be there for you, Chris was like my younger brother. Never Forget the love you both have, had and will always have. You were a gift to your parents and they were a gift to you. God Bless you all.
Peggy, Mark and Mitchell,
I just received the news of Laura’s passing today. May the Lord comfort you all now and in the days to come.
Peggy and family, Just wanted you to know we will keep you and the family in our prayers. Your family has always been special to ours and Laura was always so sweet. May God give you peace during these days.
Dear Peggy and family,
Our prayers are with you all. We truly believe Laura is at peace and content. We wish the same for you as time passes.
Love, Tami and Wayne
our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Laura was a great friend to us both.We knew her along time and had some great memories.We will continue to pray for her daughters and family.
I remember the fun we used to have at the teen center years ago. Laura was loads of fun to be around. We’re sorry to hear of your loss and will keep the Turner family in our prayers!
Christina and Summer,
I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing today at church. I remember you girls coming to our Vacation Bible School every year at Zephyr Hills FWB Church. We loved having you girls so much and thought the world of you and your mom. I pray that God would be so close to you during this sad time and may you feel His peace. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Blessings,
Karena McCoy
Zephyr Hills FWB Church
I am so sorry to hear about Laura. She was a very sweet person that I met when we were both attending Vance Elementary. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Peggy & Family-
David and I both would like to send you our deepest Sympathy and condolences in the loss of your daughter Laura Jean. I know that this is a very hard time for you and those sweet grand-daughters. I know that God will be by your side during this most difficult time. David and I love you. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love- Carol & David Hicks
We wish that you could have stayed on this earth longer than you have, but we are so proud that you made it as far as you did. You were such a fighter through your sickness, and your trademark smile lasted until the very end. The strength that you have shown this past year has taught us to never look back, and to always keep fighting. Your laughter and joy brought happiness to so many, and your sweet personality could make anyone light up.
Today is not a day that we will mourn of your death, but a day in which we will celebrate your homecoming. We are very sad to see you go, but happy that you are not sick anymore, and that your suffering is over.
Words can’t explain how close we truly were to you Mom, you were are best friend, and you still are. We could tell you anything in the world, and you would know exactly what to say. If we were in trouble, or if someone had said the wrong thing to us, you would come running. Even though you are gone, we know that you love us, and that you will watch us every day as you are in Heaven.
We just want you to know how much we love and appreciate you. You were the best mother that we could have ever had. ‘
We are glad to know that you are safe, and happy in Heaven, and we will see you again one day. Tell Dad that we say hey, and that we love him very much.
We love you forever and a day-