Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
TURNER, Mary Lynn (Riley)- Of Flint, age 80, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held 10:30am Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Brian Stogner officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis, Faulkner University, Alabama Christian Academy or Rochester College.
Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday and 9:30am Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Mary Lynn was born in Flint on January 16, 1936, the daughter of the late Russell and Norene (Alexander) Riley. She attended the Bendle school system from K through High School. Mary Lynn graduated from T.N. Lamb, Class of 1954, the last class to graduate from that High School. She then attended Flint Community College from 1954 to 1957, earning her Associates Degree. Mary Lynn went on to Eastern Michigan for her Junior year. On August 17, 1957, she married Gary Turner and they were married for 58 years. Mary Lynn received a BA from U of M Flint in 1986 and received a temporary teaching certificate for the State of Michigan for Elementary Education. She taught one year at Valley Christian Academy. Mary Lynn was also a secretary for the Agape Counseling Center for 15 years under Dr. Grotts and Brian Stogner. Mary Lynn was the Department Head for the elementary Sunday School at Bristol Road Church of Christ for 20 years. Mary Lynn also conducted Bible School workshops for churches in Michigan and Ohio for a number of years. She was also a singer in the Bristol Road Church of Christ Chorus for 30 years.
Surviving are husband, Gary;
son, Gary Bruce and wife Vivian Eve Turner of Auburn Hills, MI;
daughters, Vicki Lynn and husband David Judd of St. Louis, MO, and Darla Erin and husband Reed Sutton of Montgomery AL;
8 grandchildren, Gary Curtis and wife Shanna Turner, Steven James Turner, Mckenna Lynn Judd, David Riley Judd, Marisa Lyn Sutton, Kylie Michele Sutton, Braden Desmond Sutton and Katelyn Elizabeth Sutton;
great-grandchildren, Dean Harrison Handley Turner and Brayden James Bachmann;
and several nieces and nephews.
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Turner and his family. Praying you find comfort and peace in the arms of Jesus during this time.
Anna (Roberts) Klingenberg
April 28, 2016 | Hilton Head Island, SC
I didn't have the pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Turner on a personal level but knowing her husband and learning under his teaching makes me wish I did. Sorry does not bring a person back but it let's those grieving know that we are thinking of them and continually uplifting them in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Mrs. Turner is sitting at the feet of Christ, basking in His eternal glory. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all during this...
Ryan Cleary
April 27, 2016 | Montgomery, AL
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Anthony and Ada Lewis
April 27, 2016 | Florissant, MO
May you feel the comforting arms of Jesus around you all at this difficult time.
Connie Thieret
April 26, 2016 | Florissant, MO
Our sympathy and prayers are with the Turner family.
Mike and Kathy Long
April 25, 2016 | El Paso, TX
We offer our sympathy to your family. You all are in our prayers.
Keith & Judy Chesser
April 25, 2016 | Shidler, OK
Gary and family,
One of the great blessing of being in Flint was the time working, planning, praying and sharing with you and Mary Lynn. She was a number one lady. I know you will miss her as I do mine own. God bless!
Don House
April 25, 2016 | Walnut Ridge, AR
Gary and family,
We offer our sincere sympathies in this time of loss. Mary Lynn was an incredible Christian lady and will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you.
Steve & Nina Doyle
April 25, 2016 | Rockford, IL
Mrs. Turner will be missed by so many. She touched so many lives throughout her life. Thinking of all of you and praying for comfort and peace.
Roxann Woodyard
April 25, 2016 | Bel Air, MD
