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for Alberta Turner
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Monnette Glason
January 26, 2019
It was 1993 and I attended Central State University. I was required to complete a paper on a psychologist. I read the book "Even The Rat Was White" and ran across the name Dr. Alberta Banner Turner. I was amazed to find that she lived in Columbus, Ohio were I was from. I looked her up, called her and the rest was history. She invited me over to her house. We set and talked for hours. She then became a mentor to me. What an amazing women. To say the least I received an "A" on my paper and the professor could not believe I was able to get an interview with her. I will for ever miss her and love her. RIP
January 11, 2012
Hi Mom! I met a doppleganger of Kay, just yesterday. You would be amazed!
Peace!
Jackie!
MIKE AND DENISE WILLIAMS
March 18, 2009
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY!!!!
How we remember her smile!
February 25, 2009
Evonne and Paul Bjornen/ Tallett
February 16, 2008
Alberta Turner, will be so greatly missed! She was my soul sister (evonne's) and so loved. What a special and brilliant lady she was! We could of listened to her forever, all the old tales, and her life! Also, to hear her play the piano, was a true pleasure, as did she ever have talent!! I am sure she is in heaven, playing her music, and sharing her stories of her work in the civil rights movement.
May I add to this, that her son Jack, did the best job caring for his Mom, that I have ever seen! She became a loving project for him, the past five years. We take our hat off to you Jack!!! You too Mikie, as you helped him too.
Again, it was a pleasure, to be able to have shared so many years of knowing precious Alberta. Save us a place by you, in heaven. It will be even a better place now, with you there. Our love and Aloha, Evonne and Paul
R.A. Mitchell
February 8, 2008
Dear Jack,
>
> Such a lovely lady! We are so sorry that we
> didn't see more of her in her last years. However, we still have our memories and the older we get the more important memories are. I've
> forgotten her age, but do remember that she was a tad older than I am.
> I'll be 91 in a few months. We feel very lucky that we had the pleasure of hosting both your mother and father in our home while they were so active.
> She was very lucky to have such a caring, loving son for so many years.
Much aloha, Sandy and Mitch
IRWIN WEISBERG
February 6, 2008
Dear Jack and Kay,
There is a hologram of each us, in the consciousness of everyone we touch, that is half us and half them. There is no proof of our existence outside these interference patterns. So we each exist in a different way, to each person we have touched, verifying our beliefs, yet enriching them with another consciouness. I did not know your mother, but she must be a great and beautiful energy to have crafted you. And insofar as we only exist in each others' thoughts anyway, neither she nor any of us can ever really die. As you treasure her memory, she will continue to live through you, and you will return the gift of life that she gave you. May that love shine on and on.
Debbie McClung Tracy
February 5, 2008
Dear Jack, Kay Rita and Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I have very fond memories of your Mom from childhood, and am so grateful that I got to spend some time with her before she moved to Hawaii. She was an inspiration and positive role model for so many. I hope that your many memories will help you through this difficult time.
Clem and Lee Willis
February 5, 2008
Dearest Jack and Kay,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your families. After a long wonderful and remarkable life your mother is now at peace.
Dr. Alberta Turner lived a truly vibrant, productive and rewarding life. She was well loved, respected and admired. I'm sure that the wonderful memories and love you shared will help you through this difficult time.
Peace and strength be with you and may God rest her soul. She was a wonderful and very caring person. As a friend and neighbor for more than forty years, her impact on us was profound and we loved her for it and will always remember her fondly.
You were truly blessed.
Love and sympathy,
Clem and Lee
Ian Campbell
February 4, 2008
Dear Jack,
We had the privilege of knowing your mom the last few years she lived in Hilo.
Her calm good humor and interesting anecdotes about her research enlivened our dinners, and we will miss her greatly.
Thank you for sharing her with us. Our lives are enriched for having known her.
Aloha,
Teri Spinola-Campbell and Ian Campbell
Peggy Hays
February 4, 2008
Dear Kay Rita,
No matter how old or how long in coming , the death of a parent shocks the system. Love and light to you and Kim and your brother. My mother worked with yours at the Ohio Youth Comission and spoke admiringly of Dr. Alberta B. Turner. My deepest sympathy to all who mourn her passing.
Peggy Hays
Chris & Darl Evans
February 4, 2008
Turner Ohana,
Goodbye to a wonderful woman. She lived a long and wonderful life, and was loved dearly. To know her was to love her, and she will be missed. She will live in our hearts and in our memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt condolences. Sincerely, Chris and Darl
Lou Zygadlo
February 4, 2008
Brother
Jesse Blount
February 3, 2008
Dear Jack and Kay,
As children, it's easy to lose perspective on the magnificence of our parents. However, as a visitor to the Turner home in Hilo, I was always overwhelmed by the intellect and achievements of Dr. Alberta Turner. I remember the day this
wonderful 97 year old woman regaled me with the stories of how she pursued and eventually earned her doctorate in psychology from the Ohio State University to become the first Black woman to do so in the history of that institution.
After she talked with me about her thesis and thesis advisor, she retired to the living room. fired up the grand piano and played several Scott Joplin songs for
me, sans the sheet music.
While I am saddened by the news of her passing this morning, I am grateful that our paths crossed even if very infrequently. She was an extraordinary person and it was a blessing for me to have spent time in her presence. Indeed, you are blessed even more to have been able to learn life through her eyes and evolve through her vision.
The world is surely a better place because of the time she spent with us.
Peace be with you during this difficult time, Jack and Kay. But most of all, thanks to both of you for sharing your marvelous Mother with us.
Your friend,
Jesse
Renrick Tullloch
February 3, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family if there's anything I can do let me know...
Marvin Bonowitz
February 3, 2008
Our condolences to the family of Doctor Turner who was a warm source of support to me so many years ago.
I hope that Kay Rita might respond to me at 614 235-6371.
Gerry Delgado
February 3, 2008
Jack:
I had the pleasure of meeting your mother several years ago in Hilo and felt then you were very fortunate to have such a wonderful woman in your life. My condolences go out to you and your family
Mohammed Bashiru
February 3, 2008
Hi Jack,
Your mom is a great woman and I am very glad to have known her. She taught me lots of great things and gave me good advice when I was in Columbus, Ohio. In fact I will miss her.
Deedee Harris
February 2, 2008
Dr. John Turner has always expressed such powerful love and admiration for his mother. Until I had the fortune of speaking with her in person many years ago, I envisioned her on a pedestal with the wings of an angel and the strength of a warrior. Indeed, that vision was appropriate, but even more; she is the personification of warmth, wisdom and compassion with the blessing of human humbleness within. I think above all things, she was most proud to be a mother. My love, as always, to all of your family, Jack.
William Willis, Jr.
February 2, 2008
My recollection was that Dr. Turner approached life the way she played ping-pong - with adept skill, a relentless passion and good humor. We will miss her in so many ways.
Linda and Bill Willis, Jr.
Gary Fisherbaugh
February 2, 2008
50+ years is a long time to know someone. I knew "Mrs. Turner" since
I was a kid, and, used to come to the residence to visit my friend, "Jackie".
Mrs. Turner was always a very friendly lady, kind, and, wonderful to me and, everyone she ever met in life. A very gentle sweet person.
May she rest in peace and, God bless this wonderful lady.
Sheila (Chee-Chee) Harris White
February 2, 2008
To: Uncle James & Family,
Kay Rita Mason & Family,
Jackie & Family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/sister, my Aunt Alberta, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
We all look forward to the time in Isaiah 33:24 when 'no resident will say: "I am sick."
May Jehovah God be with you and your families during this most difficult time.
Love,
Billie Harris
February 2, 2008
James:
I grieve with you over the loss of our half-sister Alberta. May Jehovah remember her in the resurrection. My condolences also to Jackie nd Kay Rita.
February 2, 2008
James:
I grieve with you over the loss of our half-sister Alberta. May Jehovah remember her in the resurrection. I also send my condolences to Jackie nd Kay Rita.
Billie Jean Banner Harris
Dale McSherry
February 1, 2008
Dr. Alberta Turner, certainly an wonderful example of human fortitude in the face of barriers.
I can only admire this woman and wonder if I could overcome what she had to over all those years to become what she had and be an example for not only her children but others. A pioneer in her own right.
Gail Harlow
February 1, 2008
Dr. John Turner has been a good friend of mine for 10 years. He spoke often of his mother with such love and pride in her accomplishments; and forwarded news articles about her. Though I'd not met her I respected her very much and could see in Jack what a wonderful woman and mother she was. Find peace in the wonderful memories that you have. Blessings to your families.
James Brock
February 1, 2008
Dr. Jack and Kay,
The many times I stayed in your mother's home, she was always a warm and gracious hostess. For that, I will be eternally grateful. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
Hawood and Ellen Giles
February 1, 2008
My sincere condolences to Jack, a life-long friend; to Kay Rita and to the extended family of Dr. Alberta Turner.
Margaret Roberts, Ph. D.
February 1, 2008
Dear Jack and Kay,
You are in my prayers and have the sympathy of my family.
ABT, as I always called her, was a woman of depth and achievement. She had to be a tenacious women to achieve what she did. So many firsts are to her credit. We have lost a great human being. As you know, she is responsible for my family being in Columbus. Ironically, she and my granddaughter share the same birthday, March 17th. I only hope that my granddaughter can achieve a fourth of what your mother did. Always remember that God doesn't make mistakes and as He guided ABT during her life, His loving and protective arms guided her to her homegoing.
Sincerely,
Margaret Roberts, Ph. D. and Family
Marshall and Elizabeth Barnes
February 1, 2008
Dear Jim and Family,
Please accept our heart-felt condolences in the loss of Alberta. She distinguished herself in her professional career and in the relatiohships she fashioned during her time on earth. May you be comforted in the memory of all she has done in her life. May God bless you and console you during this time and always.
Monnette Glason
February 1, 2008
Dr. Turner was my mentor. She was a wonderful lady. I'm going to miss her very much.
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