Carolyn Jean Turner
d. November 16, 2020
Carolyn Jean Turner of Springfield, died on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1:10 AM at the Villa East in Sherman, Illinois.
She was born on June 18, 1931, to Ura Conyers and Edith (Owens) Dyer, at Pekin, Illinois. She married Billy Turner on December 2, 1951, at the Williamsville Christian Church. They were married nearly 70 years.
To this union were born seven children, Cheryl A. (Jerry) Eagles, Gerald W. (Susan) Turner, Cynthia J. (Don) Cornell, David M. (Jennifer) Turner, Pamela J. Turner, twins, Brian M. (Ann) Turner & Brent M. Turner. There are twelve grandsons; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Sharon (Henry) Powell survives as do several nieces and nephews.
Two daughters, Cheryl Turner Eagles, Cynthia Turner Cornell; her parents; and three sisters, Shirley Ann (Harold) Ferguson, Julia Marie Dyer, and Maxine Lee Dyer, all preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Williamsville Christian Church for over 70 years. She served as a Teacher, Superintendent, Youth Leader, and Vacation Bible School Teacher for many years. She was a volunteer at the Christian Village at Lincoln. She was active in various Scout programs.
While attending WTHS, she worked in Springfield. After school she became a Bell Telephone Operator in Kansas and later worked for IC & General Telphone Companies. During the Korean War, she worked in San Diego when her husband was stationed there. Carolyn was employed by Capital City Paper Company for several years.
She was a member and Past Matron of Flower City Chapter #152 OES and Daughters of the Nile.
Carolyn and Bill enjoyed many years of travel and spending time with their family. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.
Visitation for Carolyn will be held at the Williamsville Christian Church on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 9:30 until 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held immediately following at the church with Rev. David Beals officiating. COVID guidelines will be followed where face coverings and social distancing will be required.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.
Memorials can be made to the Williamsville Christian Church.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Posted November 16th, 2020 at 6:24 pm
So sorry for your loss. I loved when she came to my basement shop and got her hair done when I lived on our old block. She and I were pregnant at the same time. That’s when she had the twins!!! I had my daughter Carolyn!!! She will be missed! Love and prayers.
Posted November 16th, 2020 at 10:17 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Posted November 17th, 2020 at 4:54 am
I am so sorry to hear. My sympathies to the Turner family You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted November 17th, 2020 at 9:28 am
Thoughts and prayers to you, Bill and family. Sincere condolences to you all. Love and peace.
Posted November 17th, 2020 at 10:31 am
Praying that the Holy Spirit comfort you all with great memories. May you feel the warmth of God’s love wrap around you in a Hug of His Peace today and in the days ahead.
Posted November 17th, 2020 at 2:00 pm
THINKING OF YOU ALL – PRAYERS TO DAD AND ALL THE KIDS
Posted November 17th, 2020 at 3:44 pm
Bill and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted November 18th, 2020 at 7:35 am
Prayers to the family! Sorry for your loss.
Posted November 18th, 2020 at 10:45 am
Condolences to Bill and the Turner family. She will be missed.
Posted November 19th, 2020 at 10:08 am
Sending our condolences to the family of Carol. She is at Peace now. Our thoughts and Prayers go out the the entire family, Bill, David,Pam, and all the rest. Keep her memory in your hearts, she will always be with you. May God help you through this hard journey in time. . She was a grerat lady to all. RIP Carol.
Posted November 19th, 2020 at 8:28 pm
Sincere condolences to the Turner family in your time of loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Posted November 22nd, 2020 at 3:56 pm
So very sorry for your loss. We will keep all of the Turner family in our prayers.
Posted November 28th, 2020 at 1:50 pm
My deepest sympathies. May God provide comfort as you grieve. Jan