Lucinda Patricia (Mawyer) Turner

She was born in Amherst on August 26, 1948, daughter of the late Otis and Eler Mawyer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Mawyer; a sister, Cathleen Floyd and her fiancé, Ray Cash.

Lucinda worked for Dodson Exterminating and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She loved the beach, fishing, working with the Moose Lodge and playing with her canine friend Jasper.

She is survived by 4 children, Belinda Johns (Jason) of Amherst, Timothy Turner of Monroe, Amy Turner of Monroe and Gregory Turner (Matthew) of Roanoke; 4 brothers and sisters, Katy Cheatham of Lynchburg, Janice Cage of Rustburg, James Mawyer (Debbie) of Cumberland, and Rachel Brooks (George) of Lynchburg. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, and Cheyenne; 1 great grandchild, Chloe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

When attending the service, please maintain social distancing and wear a mask for everyone’s safety. You are encouraged to post a memory, note, or words of condolence to the family by going to the funeral home website at www.whittenmonelison.com.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Briarwood Memorial Gardens.

The family requests memorials in Lucinda’s memory be made to Moose Lodge #715 for the benefit of Mooseheart.