Alice Sink Turner

Alice Sink (Sue) Turner, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at her home on Monday, January 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Sink; her husband of 50 years, John P. Turner Jr.; brother, Dewey N. Sink Sr.; and sister, Marietta Brown. She worked for many years at Valleydale and then for 18 years at J.P. Turner and Brothers until her retirement in 1986 when, for the next five years, she helped take care of her "favorite" grandson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose kindness made our lives brighter. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Linda T. Barker and husband, Walt, of Salem; grandson, Michael Barker, of Salem; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Adams and husband, Frank (Babe), of Salem, Lottie Turner and Betty Turner, all of Salem; former sister-in-law, Betty Turner, of Salem; and brother-in-law, Oscar Turner and wife, Barbara, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be a graveside service 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-9208.