Maurice Sue Leak Turner
July 9, 1933 - May 12, 2015
On May 12, 2015, the Lord called our mother home at the age of 81; she peacefully slept away to her eternal rest. She was a lifetime member of Gates of Zion Glorious Church of God and a member of the Senior choir. She was educated in the Davidson county public school system and worked at Thomasville Furniture Industries until her retirement. Maurice was affectionately known to her family and friends as “Sue “or “Aunt ReRee.”Maurice was an excellent cook! Every Sunday morning she and her sisters would gather to prepare Sunday dinner for all of the families. She had a sweet, quiet spirit and loved to be spoiled! Whenever she visited with her sisters, the first thing she would do was to take off her shoes! Maurice was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Erow Leak, Nathaniel (brother), Elizabeth (sister), Jalisa Eller (grandchild) 2 great grandchildren: Iysis Leak and Cortez Lindsay. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a devoted son Robert (Edith)Leak with whom she spent the last days of life, James (Betty) Leak of Dayton, Ohio, Vickie (Tony) Eller of Midway, Crystal Simrel of the home. Brother: John (Julia) Leak of Dayton, Ohio, And sisters: Catherine Roseboro, Ula Woods and Betty Leak all of the Midway community.12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. A host of other relatives and friends.
On May 12, 2015, the Lord called our mother home at the age of 81; she peacefully slept away to her eternal rest. She was a lifetime member of Gates of Zion Glorious Church of God and a member of the Senior choir. She was educated in the Davidson... View Obituary & Service Information