Patricia ‘Trish’ Turkington
A loving mother, partner, grandmother, sister, and friend, Patricia “Trish” Turkington passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 at the age of 71 in her home on Lady’s Island, South Carolina. Born in Grinnell, Iowa, Trish later moved to Illinois, where she met and married Richard Turkington.
They spent the majority of their 30 married years together residing in Pennsylvania with their daughters, Tracy and Clare. After Richard’s passing, Trish moved to Beaufort, South Carolina and lived a full and happy life with her partner of 16 years, David Adams.
The simplest pleasures brought Trish great joy. An avid reader and gardening enthusiast, Trish loved immersing herself in a good book and tending to her many flower and vegetable gardens. Trish also enjoyed spending time in nature, particularly the beach, where she crafted the art of finding elusive shark’s teeth and rare-colored sea glass.
Trish is survived by her daughters, Tracy LaVeyra (Ryan LaVeyra) and Clare Morrison (Alex Morrison); partner, David Adams; sister, Deborah; brother, Michael; grandchildren, Maddox, Adylee, Parker and Finn LaVeyra and Lyla Morrison and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
No memorial service or funeral is planned at this time. Our family extends its gratitude to all who provided support, prayers, care, and well-wishes. We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations or volunteer time be gifted to a local community-minded organization. Some of her favorites remain Thumbs Up Children’s Educational Center and Friends of Beaufort Libraries.
Mom, Traby, Special Grandma – Rest easy. We will see you again.
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Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Turkingtons.
