Melony Kathleen (Chambers) Turnley

Melony Kathleen – Chambers Turnley was born January 26, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Andrew Chambers and Modest Lane Chambers. Her father preceded her in death. Melony received her primary education in the St Louis City & County Public Schools. She further her education obtaining a Bachelors in Science Medical Technology St. Louis University May 19, 1990.

She was no stranger to work. Melony entered the work force at age 16. Post graduation she worked at Firmin Desloge hospital (now St Louis University) in the CORE laboratory as a certified ASCP Medical Technician. For nearly twenty-five years she was on staff as the Church Clerk at Hopewell Missionary Baptist church Wentzville, MO in addition serving on the Executive Board and as a Church Usher. Melony also served as a Fox Theater volunteer usher.

Melony professed her hope in Christ at an early age at Olivet Missionary Baptist church led by Reverend R.T. Davis. Throughout her Christian experience, she was active in youth development, education programs and supporting senior members.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Ray T. Turnley May 8, 1993. The couple had no children only “Doggie Kids” in this order, Gypsy-Rottweiler, Onyx-Miniature Schnauzer & currently Cali-Terrier.

Melony had a natural larger-than-life personality. Caring herself as an African Queen in statue. She was friendly and outgoing, never meeting a stranger and enjoyed bonding with them. She was an avid reader and gifted editor of written articles. Melony enjoyed cooking and especially baking delicious homemade crafted dessert cakes/cookies (i.e. her Pound cakes) uplifting the heart and spirt of family and friends. She traveled throughout the U.S. and to several countries: Montreal, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, France and The Caribbean. As a long-term active member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Sorority, she contributed to several social initiatives.

Melony fought gallantly until she was called home Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home resident. Cherishing her memory are her husband, Ray; mother Modest Chambers, two brothers Darron & Atu Osei, three uncles Malcom Lane (Jimmie), Barton Lane (Janie), Odis Dockery; aunt Edith Harvey; and childhood friend Nawasa Hooks (Darryl); sisters-in-law, Peggy Bell (James), Joyce Mason and Connie Williams along with an extended family and friends.

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