Henrietta-Turnquest-Obituary

Henrietta Turnquest

Atlanta, Georgia

Age 73

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DIED
March 29, 2021
AGE
73
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

Obituary

Henrietta Turnquest, attorney and former Georgia state legislator, died of complications of Alzheimer's March 29 in Mobile, Alabama. A memorial service was held April 26. She was 73.Her family recalled she was initially one of fewer than 50 black female attorneys in Georgia and among the first...

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She was an outstanding woman, and my friend. I was saddened to find out that she had died. If anyone is foolish enough to try to replace her, they will have an extraordinary task. She was one of a kind, and I was lucky to have her as my friend. My condolences to her family.

Condolences and deepest sympathies to Malcolm, extended family, friends and associates.
She was a mentor to look up to, a friend to calm a storm and a concious sister always on the move❣

Rest In Eternal Peace.........

Rep. Turnquest was a faithful advocate for fairness in the community. Her smiling face will be missed.

Henrietta was a great champion for all people. I considered a friend and sister.

May God continue to give you peace and comfort as you pass through this season during the "Celebration of Life for Hon. Turnquest."