ALLAYNE LARITA TURNER

Allayne LaRita Turner was born January 29, 1963, the second of three children and only daughter to Alexander and Emma J. Exom Turner during one of the worst snowstorms ever recorded for Memphis, Tennessee. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by her brothers and cousins. As a product of the Memphis City School system, Allayne was most proud of her participation in the Hamilton High School Wildcat Marching Band as a flag girl. She received her diploma from Hamilton in 1980, graduating with friends she had known since Alcy Elementary. Allayne continued her education at Tennessee State University in Nashville, working and living there for the next several years. She then moved to Atlanta, GA where the entrepreneurial bug hit her hard. She founded the highly successful business venture “Roomates For You.” She was also a very active member of Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church during that time. She remained in Atlanta until declining health led her back home in 2007. Her return to Memphis reunited her with her Mom with whom she shared company and provided care to one another as needed. Allayne lived a full and active life even as she faced enormous health challenges over the last few years. In a life filled with success, all who were touched by her loving spirit, can give testimony to her faithfulness love and devotion to God as the highlight of a special life. She is survived by her mother Emma Jean Exom Turner and brother, Allen Turner. Viewing: Saturday, October 18 from 9-10:55 a.m. with Service to follow at 11 a.m. at Collins Chapel CME Church, 678 Washington Ave. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. J. E. Herndon Funeral Home (901)353-4499