SHIRLEY TURNER Obituary

TURNER Shirley Pickett Turner, age 79, passed away, Sunday, September 25, 2011. Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL and attended Riverstone Community Church, was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School class of 1950 and she retired from Gulf Life in 1976 and Accurate Reporting in 1997 at the age of 72. She also enjoyed crocheting and baking. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Clifford H. Turner in 1991. She is survived by her son, Richard C. Turner, daughters, Pam Fore (Bobby) and Jan Turner; a sister, Gloria Richardson; six grandchildren, Blake, Matthew, Jennifer, Brandon, Tara and Logan; 7 great grandchildren and numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews and a special friend Jimmy Phillips. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11:00am in the chapel of FRASER FUNERAL HOME, 8168 Normandy Blvd. (78104314) with Rev. Bobby Fore and Rev. Rick Baldwin officiating followed by interment in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 - 8:00pm Wednesday (Today) Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for SHIRLEY TURNER

10 Entries

Pamela Roach

October 31, 2011

Dear Pam, Jan, and Richard:

As I've expressed to you, you have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother, my dear friend Shirley. It has been difficult for me to put into words what this wonderful lady has meant to me for so many years.

Shirley and I began working together in November 1978. Our working relationship ended in January 2005 when Shirley retired. I sold Accurate Reporting Service of Jacksonville in December 2004 and stayed on for three months as a consultant to the new owner. Shirley, the dedicated employee that she was, stayed on for an additional two months before her retirement.

As office manager, Shirley ran the office with excellence and efficiency for 26 years. She was always there for me. The employees loved her and, I think, thought of her as their “housemother.”

Nothing was too hard for Shirley. Over the years, she went from a standard typewriter to using computers with ease. Even converting from handwritten ledger books to computerized billing was a challenge conquered by Shirley. I was proud of her!

Shirley was a confidante to me, a trusted friend who always went the extra mile. I cannot imagine a more dedicated, faithful, and loyal employee anywhere on the planet.

We could always count on Shirley to cook the most delicious desserts ever and bring them to the office. You could forget your diet from mid-November until January!

Shirley loved the Lord and her lifestyle proved it. She is the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. “She is a woman of strength and dignity…. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says…. Praise her for the many fine things she does….”

I know you are missing Shirley greatly. We are never ready to lose our mother. Mothers should be immortal! I too miss Shirley. What a sweetheart of a friend!

Donna McCool

September 29, 2011

I had the privelage of meeting Mrs. Turner through my grandchild and her one of her great grandchildren, Mackenzie. I did not know her well but as a grandmother I could see she dearly loved her family. You all are blessed to have had her guide your lives. Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.

Vicki Burroughs

September 28, 2011

Dear Pam & Family--We will miss your mother very much and we're so sorry that she will no longer be a physical presence in your daily lives. She was so charming and generous to everyone at the condos. We always enjoyed talking to her and she helped us out several times with my mother Ingeborg Johnson. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you family members and we will always hold your precious Shirley in a special place in our hearts also--Vicki & Len Burroughs

September 28, 2011

Dear Jan and Pam,
Although I didn't know your mother personally, I know what it means to lose your mother. I just wanted you and your family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless ?

Sandra Harms (Sheryl's sister)

Darlene Ricketson

September 28, 2011

What a sweet, kind lady Shirley was. I had the pleasure of working with her for almost 15 years at Accurate Reporting. She was like a mother to all of us. She was always willing to go the extra step to get us through the day. She was a truly beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family.

September 28, 2011

What a wonderful person Shirley was. I feel so blessed to have known her. She had the kindest heart and was always doing for others. l will miss her very much. My prayers are with all of her family. ~ Jennifer Hard

Shannon Bishop

September 28, 2011

Shirley was a truly beautiful woman whose laugh always made me smile. I had the pleasure of working with her for a few years and I have missed seeing her. My prayers and condolences go out to the family during this difficult time.

September 28, 2011

Thoughts and prayers with all of you

Theresa Robertson

September 28, 2011

I absolutely loved this wonderful person as she was an inspiration to us all to be a positive christian woman. I appreciate all the days Shirley checked on my father for me when I was not able to be at the condo. She was always my go to person for information at the condo and had become a friend of mine. I will miss our chats in the future. My deepest sympathies goes out to Shirley's family and especially to her grandson Brandon. I know Shirley is looking down on our grieving hearts in our loss, but is enjoying those streets of gold with our Lord.

Carol Sauls

September 28, 2011

Your Mother was always doing kind things for our family. She loved my Mother, Elizabeth Danson Lehe, so much and was greatly sadden when she passed. I remember her as the lady who pierced my ears the old fashion way when I was a teen. I am praying for all of you during this time.

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