Marion Ford Turner

Marion Ford Turner "Epop", 76, was peacefully called home on March 24, 2025 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Marion was the youngest of four children, one son and three daughters, born to George and Lula Ford on January 9,1949 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia. Marion was a lifelong resident of Charlottesville, Virginia. She was educated in the Charlottesville Public Schools and a proud graduate of the last graduating class of Burley High School in 1967. Marion was a member of Mount Zion First African Baptist Church where she served as an usher and was a former employee of Virginia National Bank and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Marion was predeceased by her father, George Franklin Ford Sr.; mother Lula Bernice Ford; and sister Emma Lou Ford. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband of 52 years, Charlie Clifton Turner Jr.; daughter Eusheila D. Turner and son Charlie Clifton Turner III "Ct" of Charlottesville, Virginia; six grandchildren, Khouri X Turner of Richmond, Virginia; Makenzie A Turner, Makailah S Harmon of Charlottesville, VA; Khamari L Turner, Aiden J Turner, Devin A Jackson-McGhee of Louisa, Virginia; and two great grandchildren, Serenity B Howard of Richmond, Virginia and Korryn McGhee of Louisa, VA. In addition is her brother George F. Ford Jr of Charlottesville, Virginia and sister Vera Ford Timberlake of Jacksonville, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She held a special place in her heart for nephews Maurice R Ford (Nathalia) of Jacksonville FL and Jonah F Morrison (Sherri) of Stafford County, VA. The family of Marion F Turner wishes to express their deep appreciation for the many expressions of concern, kindness, and support during her illness and our time of bereavement. May God continue to bless you in abundance as you have blessed us. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mt Zion First African Baptist Church https://www.mtzionfabc.org. Graveside burial date and time TBA. Arrangements entrusted to: Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 1st N. Charlottesville, Va 22902 Condolences may be expressed to the family via the guestbook at www.hillandwood.com.