Grace J. Turner
June 25, 1931 - July 15, 2010
On Thursday July 15, 2010. God called one of his children home, Mrs. Grace J. Turner, 79, of 104 New St. E&N Trailer Park #13 Waverly, Va. She passed at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, Va., after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late Rev. Alex Jones and Ida M. Jones of Waverly, Va. She was married to the late Fenton Turner Sr. She preceded in death by her brother Herman Jones Sr. She was educated in Sussex County, Training School. She was a faithful member of Zion Hill PCCH Waverly, Va., Where served has Church Sectary, Missionary Ministry, Choir. She sang with the Cousinettes of Waverly, Va., and member of the Loving Hope # 9 Eastern Star. She baby-sat a host of kids in the Town of Waverly, Va.
Cherishing her memories five children, three daughters, one devoted Mrs. Mary Brooks (Donald) , Dorothy Thomas, Barbara Clanton (Ivory) all of Waverly, Va., two sons, Fenton Turner Jr. (Pearlie Mae,) of Hawaii and Ferman Turner of Hopewell, Va. One sister Evanglist Bernice Holmes of Waverly, VA. One devoted brother Deacon Samuel Jones, Sr.of Waverly, Va. Sisters-in-law Juanita Turner of Waverly, Mary Tucker of Disputanta. Brothers-in-law Robert Turner of Richmond, Va. Horace Turner of Waverly, Va. Nine grandchildren, two devoted granddaughters Quanida Turner and Rachel Bushel and 19 great-great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews, devoted like daughters Evanglist Joan Wyche (John) of Waverly, Va. Shirley Dicson of Petersburg, Va., Darlene White (Tony), Alexander Va. Queen Harris (Kenneth Sr.) of Hopewell, Va. One devoted niece Candice Jones, devoted great nieces Shonte Jones and Jacquelin Jackson, Devoted friends Her Pastor Elder Willie T. Williams, Sr. Asst. Pastor Elder Ernest Jones, Patricia Shaw, Caregiver Brian Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace J. Turner will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 1 p.m. from Zion Hill PCCH 4424 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Va. Elder Willie T. Williams Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment in Zion Hill PCCH Cemetery. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. A visitation will be held on Monday July 19, 2010, at Zion Hill PCCH from 3 to until the Wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church.
The family is asking that relatives and friends assemble at the residence of her niece and nephew Evanglist JoanWych (John) 136 N. Beaverdam Road at noon on day of service.
Rev. J. L. Dodson Sr., funeral director.