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An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Learn more about managing a memorial . At that time, Waters was the only female commanding officer of a cutter in the Great Lakes. She was predeceased by : her husband Gene Turner; and her daughter-in-law Sally L. Turner. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This article was published more than3 years ago. Read More, KILLEN, Molly 16th October, 2002 Memories are precious of our times together, their locked in my heart forever and ever, though walk beside me my darling Molly. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The Coast Guard identified the woman last night as Commander Molly Waters. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sarah McNeill Killen Sarah McNeill Killen, age 67, of Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Its very humbling to be part of this crew.. There was an error deleting this problem. Surviving is her husband, Mack Killen of Wilkesboro; daughter, Julia Childress and spouse Shane of Millers Creek, son, William Farrish and spouse Tasha of Wilkesboro, daughter, Sarah Underwood of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Amber, Amy, Andrew, Molly, Abigail, Bentley, Bradley, Jackson all of Wilkesboro, Noah, and Madison both of Winston Salem; great grandchildren, Sebastian, Leo, and Arianna all of Wilkesboro; four granddogs; step-sons, Mack Killen, Jr. of North Wilkesboro, Christopher Killen of Oregon; step-daughter, Marie Russell of Burlington; step-granddaughters, Eden Killen of North Wilkesboro, Grace Killen of Oregon, Ila Russell of Burlington; sister, Brenda Ellis and spouse Bill of Virginia; brothers, James Taylor and spouse Sue, Robert Taylor and spouse Sissy all of Virginia; niece, Nancy Stanley and spouse Roy of Virginia; nephews, Greg Taylor, James Stone, D.J. ). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your commute. A Coast Guard spokeswoman said she thought Waters was assigned to Coast Guard headquarters here. Write your message of sympathy today. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. But they were a match, and the transplant was scheduled. Some of her pieces have shown up in industry online and print publications such as Manufacturing.net and Gear Solutions. All content copyright 2022 Homeland Security Today. Its with great sadness that the Coast Guard lost a great leader and friend. Molly also answers to Molly Killen Waters, Molly K Waters, Molly M Killen and Molly Killen, and perhaps a couple of other names. Mrs. Turner was born in Fort Smith, AR, on February 25, 1929 and passed away at her residence in Sterlington on March 9, 2021. "It happened so quickly that I think Im still in disbelief," Lynne Brinkley said. Example video title will go here for this video. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "She was awesome at what she did," Brinkley said. Failed to remove flower. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Try again later. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in New Jersey Select a city or town in New Jersey from the alphabetized list below. based on information from your browser. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. In this 2011 photo, then-Lt. Molly Waters is shown on her motorcycle after assuming command of the Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay, home-ported in Cleveland. Full Obituary. When it came to a match, the odds were stacked against Waters and Lynne Brinkley. Oops, something didn't work. If you know of an upcoming event for Molly Ann Waters Turner, please add one. Local newsletters: Local headlines (8 a.m.) | Afternoon Buzz (4 p.m.), Like PostLocal on Facebook | Follow @postlocal on Twitter | Latest local news. The U.S. Coast Guard is composed of 40,992 active-duty members, close in operational strength to the number of officers at the New York Police Department. A Coast Guard officer died Friday after her motorcycle was struck by a car in the District on Monday, according to authorities. Waters will be an organ donor, and an honor walk ceremony was held for her Fridayin Washington prior to donor procedures Saturday. Sarah McNeill Killen, 67, of Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. The timing and the fact that they were a match gave a silver lining to the incredibly tragic situation, saving the life of someone in the Coast Guard family. Her kind and humble yet confident personality made her a perfect shipmate and her Coast Guard family was large. Waylen White, age 87, of Killeen, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Some would say that the puddle pirates who operate under the Department of Homeland Security have become a crowd favorite for the bravery and unparalleled work they demonstrate during times of hurricane relief, search-and-rescue in the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea and even joint operations in the Middle East, to name a few. Wilma was a farm wife who worked right . Lt. Mrs. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Lt. Molly Waters). Before that, she was the commanding officer of the Neah Bay in Cleveland. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She was then stationed on the cutter Mackinaw, which was decommissioned in 2006. Taylor, all of Virginia. In Waters' will, she listed that she wanted to donate her organs. Rebecca Brinkley is the director of marketing and communications with the American Gear Manufacturers Association where she tells the story of a hard working manufacturing industry and the issues they face in the changing world. And this impact continued on May 17 when Waters was removed from life support. Failed to report flower. Sarah McNeill Killen, 67, of Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Try again later. "It really is hard to comprehend that after so many years of waiting, that in a matter of 48 hours, your life completely changes. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Adobe Creek / Cheda & Lyons, Petaluma, 707-789-9000. (96 years old). The phrase of oh, yeah, I know them, he is a good guy comes often during transfer season when members vet their next assignment and co-workers. A Coast Guard news release from 2009 said she was serving then at a marine safety unit in Valdez, Alaska. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Its a testament to saving lives and being there for others, and Molly truly embodies that motto so others may live by what she was able to do," he said. Error! As a veteran freelance journalist, Rebecca has written articles all over the country for local newspapers as a spouse for her husband serving in the United States Coast Guard. Her zest for a challenge as a powerlifter and thrill-seeker as a motorcycle enthusiast made her a great fit for the endless adventures that the Coast Guard offered. She married Lloyd Waters on September 22, 1954 in Tacoma, WA. The Coast Guard identified the woman last night as Commander Molly Waters. Local news emailed straight to your inbox, free. "She. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. ; her cousin Joyce Ann; and also, Barb and Bernie. . A former commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Hollyhock has died following a collision while riding her motorcycle earlier this week. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. It is never easy to mention to someone you care about, that is going through such a tragic loss, that you need something from them, said LCDR Brinkley. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Here's what we are predicting for winter this year, 'She passed life on to other people in need:' Coast Guard commander honored for donating organs after fatal crash. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. How dearly we loved her and prayed she might live, But Jesus just beckoned and we had to give. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. On its Facebook page, the Coast Guard cutter Alder called her an inspiration to so many and friend to anyone she met. Read More, KILLEN, Molly 16.10.2002 Remembering Molly on her 10th Anniversary. Waters, a Greybull, Wyo. Ermal Killen Obituary We are sad to announce that on January 28, 2023, at the age of 94, Ermal Killen of West Jefferson, North Carolina passed away. She is survived by : her sons, Steve Turner, Mike Turner and Scott Turner (Sandy); her grandchildren, Laura Maclin, Chris Turner (Stephanie), Justin Turner (Michelle), Cameron Turner, Taylor Turner and Morgan Bryant (Mike); her great grandchildren, Cade Maclin, Melain Maclin, Landry Maclin, Finley Turner, Declan Turner and Sloane Bryant; and her brother Fay Waters (Dorothy). Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Mrs. Killen was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Catherine Farrish; sisters, Peggy, Marie; and brother Don. Waters was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where she initially was listed in critical condition and placed on life support. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Watters of Warren, Michigan, who passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. So sadly missed, Ernie's family. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "She was commander of two ships in the Coast Guard She was just an amazing person.". FORT BELVOIR, Va. Coast Guard Commander Molly Waters was riding her motorcycle to work on May 13 when she was hit by a car. According to the Coast Guard cutter Alders Facebook page, Waters was struck Monday morning while riding to work at the Coast Guard headquarters and hospitalized in critical condition. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Failed to delete memorial. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sarah McNeill Killen please visit our, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. http://bit.ly/2WO9iRT. Brinkley lost her first kidney at 20 years old and only had weeks to go until starting dialysis as her remaining kidney was failing. After receiving this information, Waters family, her sister and parents, Marian West and James Killen, worked diligently to make sure that one of the kidneys would go to Brinkley if they were a match. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Hills Baptist Church. Home; Obituary Submission; Contact Us; Login; Toggle navigation. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. She was an organ donor, so her job as a hero was not finished with her death as she went on to save numerous lives. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Commander Matthew Brinkley went through the academy with Greene, and they quickly became friends. From her time as the commanding officer of both the Hollyhock and Neah Bay in the Great Lakes, Waters was no stranger to leading people and she did it successfully. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Molly Ann Waters Turner Obituary We are sad to announce that on March 9, 2021, at the age of 92, Molly Ann Waters Turner of Sterlington, Louisiana, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. During her time in Alaska, she most notably worked with the U.S. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. To use this feature, use a newer browser. As it turned out, a fellow sailor's mom needed one. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She was born January 28, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia to Albert and Grace Murphy Taylor. The following is a letter received today by SooToday.com News from Lieutenant Junior Grade Molly Killen, who serves on the U.S. Coast Guard Island Class patrol boat Sapelo, homeported in Key West . Molly KILLEN Passed away in 2002 Create an online memorial. Through our advanced obituary search , you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. Eddie Tharpe officiating. Search above to list available cemeteries. The fire department said she was removed from life support Friday. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. There are no events at this time. Surviving is her husband, Mack Killen of Wilkesboro; daughter, Julia Childress and spouse, Shane, of Millers Creek, son, William Farrish and spouse, Tasha, of Wilkesboro; daughter, Sarah Underwood of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Amber, Amy, Andrew, Molly, Abigail, Bentley, Bradley, Jackson, all of Wilkesboro, Noah and Madison, both of Winston Salem; great grandchildren, Sebastian, Leo and Arianna, all of Wilkesboro; four grand-dogs; step-sons, Mack Killen Jr. of North Wilkesboro, Christopher Killen of Oregon; step-daughter, Marie Russell of Burlington; step-granddaughters, Eden Killen of North Wilkesboro, Grace Killen of Oregon, Ila Russell of Burlington; sister, Brenda Ellis and spouse, Bill, of Virginia; brothers, James Taylor and spouse, Sue, Robert Taylor and spouse, Sissy, all of Virginia; niece, Nancy Stanley and spouse, Roy, of Virginia; nephews, Greg Taylor, James Stone, D.J. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: Dahly Added: 21 May 2019 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 199322773 Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). She was predeceased by : her sister Margaret; her nephew Brian of Sarnia, Canada. As both the car and the motorcycle approached Firth Sterling, the motorcycle turned left onto the eastbound lanes of Firth Sterling. Lynne will forever be in my family and now I am happy to know that Molly will get to live on through her adventures.. She is also survived by numerous cousins and other extended family. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Thanks for your help! The automobile struck the motorcycle in the intersection, the police said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Molly KILLEN. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. It turns out that one of these lives was part of her Coast Guard family. Lt. . Always remembered by her sons and daughter and all the family circle in Derry, England and Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. Lovingly remembered by Marlene, Graham, Craig and family. She was born Jan. 28, 1954, in Richmond, Va., to Albert and Grace Murphy Taylor. FORT BELVOIR, Va. Coast Guard Commander Molly Waters was riding her motorcycle to work on May 13 when she was hit by a car. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Commander Molly Waters' family honored her wishes to donate her organs 'so others may live. "I thought okay, lets just try, and thank God Jeannie took it for what it was. There was an error processing your request. Until we meet again. Brinkley had only been put back on the kidney recipient list due to other health issues a week before Mollys May 13 motorcycle accident. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. D.C. police gave. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Doctors, nurses and U.S. Coast Guard members filled a hallway at GW University Hospital on Friday to honor the life of Commander Molly Waters. She was stationed aboard the original cutter Mackinaw in 2003, when the Hollyhock was commissioned, and said she followed the new ships progress and kept hoping shed be able to land an assignment with its crew. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Brinkley said he was heartbroken to hear that Waters would never wake up, but when he heard that she was donating her organs, he thought of an idea he hoped would help bring the family some comfort. From her time as the commanding officer of both the Hollyhock and Neah Bay in the Great Lakes, Waters was no stranger to leading people and she did it successfully. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. RELATED: 'She passed life on to other people in need:' Coast Guard commander honored for donating organs after fatal crash, "Just to sit there and hold Lynnes hands and look into her eyes and to have someone that understands and who knows, it really meant a lot to me, and I could really feel that bond that we share," Greene said. Published in Pensacola News Journal. an interview with the Port Huron Times Herald in 2016, 'Honor walk' held at hospital for Coast Guard member whose organs will be donated. Please reset your password. In a Twitter posting, the D.C. Fire and EMS department said its personnel resuscitated her after the crash. 0. Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E 15 Mile Rd, Barbeau, MI 49710, Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sarah McNeill Killen, age 67, of Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was a member of Grace Minster Church in Monroe and a member of the Garden Club. Would you like to offer Molly Ann Waters Turners loved ones a condolence message? ", Matthew Brinkley said that to him, this epitomized the Coast Guard motto 'So others may live.'. Commander Molly Waters led the locally stationed cutter for two yearsbefore moving to her latest post in Washington, D.C. in 2018. Commander Jeannette Greene, Waters' sister, said. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Molly is our hero and her family is, too; we are so incredibly fortunate to have them do this for my mom.. Your news. Taylor all of Virginia. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You can always change this later in your Account settings. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. There is a problem with your email/password. Resend Activation Email. Lynne Brinkley, 63, a former Army spouse of 28 years, is no stranger to the challenging life of the military and the family it takes to make it work. Molly grew up on the Strain/Teixeira Ranch and as a. A series of events needed to line up perfectly for the transplant to work. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. It was, in fact, this silver lining that Waters family said has gotten them through some of the shock and sadness from her passing. Fatally Injured in Crash, Coast Guard Commander Molly Waters Gets Hospital Honor Walk Tribute. Molly Kay Matthews Waters, 76, was called to her heavenly home Friday, May 15, 2009. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. December 6, 1926 - Wilma was born on December 7, 1934 in Lawrenceville, IL to Wendell A. and Olive L. (Shaw) Warren.