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DEBORAH TURNER Obituary

DEBORAH E. TURNER, 60, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013. A native of Middletown, Ohio, she was currently employed by Lincoln Financial Group and a long-time member of Union Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother, Patricia Day; children, Bernard (Coretta) Gaines, Katrina Gaines and Nicole (James) Ridley; siblings, Natalie Bowen and Mark (Vanessa) Lenear; aunt, Gaye Henderson; eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Merritt Lenear; and husband, Ben Turner Jr. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at the church. Interment in Lindenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Breanna Gaines Scholarship Fund c/o Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St. Fort Wayne, IN 46806. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 6, 2013.

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Avril Curry

June 2, 2025

Ms. Deborah, I miss our weekly conversations, all the excellent advise you'd give me while sitting in my chair! I'll #NeverForget you or our last appointment to send you on home! You are truly missed ... all my love ...

Avril

May 31, 2020

Ms. Debra...you are often in my thoughts and forever in my heart ❤. You are missed and loved...oxox...

Regena Towles

June 10, 2013

It's hard to imagine her absence... but I will always remember her smile, her genuineness & friendly personality. She was a Jewel. May God continue to be your source of strength during your mourning. You are in my prayers.

June 10, 2013

To the family..God's creation.Awesome person. You always saw her with a smile.You "all" are in our prayers. Love the Bramley family.

Gilbert & Wilenda Jones

June 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones during this process. May God bless you all.

Suzanne Bogan James

June 8, 2013

Sorry to hear of this great loss. Will continue to keep the family in prayer. Will remember Debbie with a smile on her face. She was a great shopping buddy.She will be missed Melvin and Suzanne

Dave Horacek

June 8, 2013

I had the privilege to work with Deborah for the past couple years. During our conversations she would always talk about how great her family is and how much she loved spending time with them. I am heartbroken for your loss and will always remember Deborah's smiling face when I walked by her desk. May God be with you during this difficult time.

tina goings

June 8, 2013

To the family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers, you have our deepest sympathy. I remember Debbie from Union Baptist Church, she always had a smile on her face and time to talk to you. I remember babysitting for her son. She leaves a true legacy of love. She will truly be missed by many. May God keep all of you in love and peace, always keep your memories of Debbie in your hearts. God's Blessings to you all. tina goings and family.

Kris McGill

June 7, 2013

Deb always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She will be missed at Lincoln. Peace to her family at this difficult time.

Mildred Gaston

June 7, 2013

Debbie lived right behind us in Middletown Ohio. I will never forget her sweet spirit and quiet gentle manner. She was dearly loved by the Gaston family and will be missed at our next Woodbridge reunion. Our condolences to her family and friends. Love and prayers

June 7, 2013

Deb was never seen without a smile on her face and a warm hello. We were blessed to be able to work with her and the halls at Lincoln will not be the same without her presence. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.
-Danielle Abbott, Lincoln

Rachel Myers

June 7, 2013

It was a privilege to work with Deb several years, she will be greatly missed, praying for the family that God will give you the comfort you all need during this time so very sorry for your loss.

Deana Friedt

June 7, 2013

Deb was a bright and welcoming light when I joined Lincoln many years ago. She always made us smile and was a very dear lady. I enjoyed seeing her smile as we crossed paths over the years and always thought of how wonderful she was. Thank you for sharing her with us at Lincoln. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to Deb's family.

Diane Irwin

June 7, 2013

Deborah was a pleasure to work with and taught me so much. I will miss her dearly. Rest in Peace Deborah!

Josh Ashby

June 7, 2013

Deborah will be missed greatly. She was a wonderful woman who lifted the spirits of many. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to her family and friends. May God bless you in this difficult time with His infinite love for all of His children.

Kevin Gaston

June 7, 2013

I thank God for sharing Deborah. She was a dear neighbor in Middletown, Ohio and a True friend.
Prayers and Blessings,

shirlene stephens

June 7, 2013

Prayers are going up for Deb's family at this time

Tawanda Humphrey

June 7, 2013

May thoughts and prayers be with your family. You will forever be treasured and loved past your time and even thereafter. The memories of you are embedded in hearts and minds time after time. A jewel that will continue to shine...shine..shine.

Barbara Ware

June 6, 2013

Thinking of you all. My heart and prayers go out to you all for your loss. Debbie was a great person.

Mike & Sharon Jones

June 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 6, 2013

I didn't know Deb very well but whenever I saw her at Lincoln she always had a smile and could brighten your day. She will be greatly missed.

Lisa Brown-Ridley

June 6, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 6, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD AND FIND COMFORT IN READING HIS WORD.

Anita Payton

June 6, 2013

Many thoughts and prayers for the family! Trust God above all things and all people! He WILL see you through!

Christina Ford

June 6, 2013

Deborah was a great woman and will not be forgotten. I didn't know her real well, but she was always very helpful and encouraging. The family is in our prayers.

Kathryn Lemish

June 6, 2013

I worked with Deb for years at Lincoln. She was a dear, sweet person who will be missed by so many. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

ROBERT SMITH

June 6, 2013

Words cannot express my sympathy for the family and loved ones of Ms Turner she left behind a beautiful legacy in her kids and grandkids they will always carry her loving glow. She will be missed here on earth but welcomed warmly into the golden gates of heaven she will be missed dearly!!

June 6, 2013

No matter what we say, what we believe, and what we do, we will miss Deb. And through His grace we will make it through. Mitzi Falkner

June 6, 2013

Deb was never seen without a smile on her face and a warm hello. We were blessed to be able to work with her and the halls at Lincoln will not be the same without her presence. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.

June 6, 2013

Deborah was my friend and mentor. I enjoyed talking to her and no matter what she could make me smile. I will miss her smile and great sense of humor at work. To Deborah's family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. Erica Screeton-Lincoln

Jill Phillips

June 6, 2013

Debs Dear Family~
Deb was such a dear Christian woman whom I had the pleasure of knowing for 5 years-her love for her family was so visible by the gleam in her eyes when she spoke of you all!!! I just experienced the loss of my mother-in-law within the last few weeks so my heart goes out to the family & her friends!!! I will pray for peace for you all-she will be missed so much & Heaven received another angel!!!!

Linda Kabelis

June 6, 2013

I enjoyed the year I worked with Deb. She was sweet, kind and always ready to help me learn the job. She will be missed. God Bless her family

Ashley Potts

June 6, 2013

Deb was such a sweet lady - she always made sure to ask me about my boys and tell me about her family. I enjoyed sitting by her in the call center and working with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Alena Gillum

June 6, 2013

Deb Turner was a very special woman. Seeing her smile will be something I will truly miss. I take comfort in knowing that have a special guardian angel to watch over you in your time of triumphs and struggles.

Vasant Mapara

June 6, 2013

I had prievilege to work with Deb. We were on the same floor and I used to see her in the morning by Coffee Machine in Hall way. Youw will be missed My prayers are with Deb Family and may God grant peace and strength at this diffucult time

June 6, 2013

Deborah's family..thinking of all of you. Deborah was a guiding light, mentor and best friend to all. Decated to her God, family, church and Lincoln she lived her life to the fullest. My very special friend and co-worker, you are missed so much. Suzanne Handwork- Lincoln

Vasant Mapara

June 6, 2013

I had privilege to work with Deb. We worked on the same floor and used to see her almost everyday in the morning by Coffe Machine. You will be missed. My prayers with Deb family and may God grant peace and strength at this difficult time.

June 6, 2013

I was truly devastated when I saw Deborah's obituary. I have known Deborah over forty years in church, and I worked with her at Lincoln. Please know that each of you are in my prayers. May God continue to comfort you in your hour of bereavement.

Lititia Hatcher-Roque

Joyce Line

June 6, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. Deborah and I go a long way back, initiating from whem her Mother, Pat, and I worked together and then working with Debbie. She will be sadly missed as her smile brightened the halls of LFG for many years. God Blesses us all, as he has with knowing her. Best regards, Joyce Line

Darkeevin Peoples

June 6, 2013

To the family I offer my deepest condolences to you all. Deb was a wonderful and kind woman.

Dawn Bryson

June 6, 2013

To Deb's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you to lose such a bright and shining star in this world. I always looked forward to seeing her in the hallways - her smile could brighten anyone's day. She always shared fond memories and experiences about her children and grandchildren - she loved you so much. May God bring healing to your family and guide you through the journey to come.

Pat Ayers

June 6, 2013

May God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with the family Deb was a wonderful person!

Tisha Howell

June 6, 2013

I was so blessed to know Ms. Deborah. She always had a smile, hello, and small talk whenever I saw her. She will truly be missed. I pray for GOD's strength to surround her family and friends at this difficult time. God Bless!

Pam Paxson

June 6, 2013

Deborah is a truly special person that will be remembered in the hearts of many. My sympathies to family and friends. I am truly blessed that she was a part of my life and an inspiration to all. You will be missed my friend.

DaLana Neal Guess

June 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family. We are praying and standing in the belief that God will sustain you during the time. Our God is faithful and His mercies endureth all things.

RALPH CHARLTON

June 6, 2013

TO THE FAMILY OF DEBBIE THERE'S NOTHING I CAN TRULY ADD THAT HASN'T BEEN SAID. I KNOW SHE WAS TRULY A GENIUNE PERSON THAT IS REALLY GOING TO BE MISSED BY FAMULY, FRIENDS, AND ACQUAINTANCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. RIP

Lorena Mabe

June 6, 2013

Deb was my special, special friend and I grieve for our loss. My heart goes out to her family. Remembering all of you, and all of the special memories Deb has shared in regards to her children and her grandchildren.

June 6, 2013

My heart goes out to Deb's family. Deb has been a loyal friend for many many years and I will sure miss her.

Linda Schoenherr

Diana Stephens-Scruggs

June 6, 2013

To the Family:

Debbie was such a special person and she was my friend. Words cannot express my feelings for your loss. I will forever charise our friendship and that smile of hers.

Be encouraged for she is with her heavenly father rejoicing somewhere around God's throne.

My prayers are with you.

June 6, 2013

God has chosen another beautiful flower to add to his garden in heaven. Deb was a very special lady who always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all. She will truly be missed! My heart goes out to the family! Hang in there Trina, Bernie and Nicole and may God keep you all uplifted during this difficult time. May you find peace knowing Deb is rejoicing in heaven with the Lord! We will all miss her beautiful smile at Lincoln. She was not only a valuable employee but she was a great friend to many.
Sincerely,
Tiffany L. Stephens

Cathleen Rudny

June 6, 2013

My heart breaks for the family. She was truly a special lady. May God hold you all close as you grieve.

Ceciel Brackenridge

June 6, 2013

May the Peace of God continue to cover your family during your grief.

Avril Curry, Optimistic's

June 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family...Ms. Deborah I love you always...you have always been more than a client...you're family....I shall never forget!

Pamela Brooks-Goodwin

June 6, 2013

Natalie & Family,

I am so, so sorry to hear about Debbie. Debbie had such a sweet spirit. You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Pam

Pat Mix

June 6, 2013

In this time of sadness, may you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices, feel Him in the touch of their hands. And may their help,caring and sympathy reflect His Love and kindness at this time when you need Him most. Deb was a good friend and always had a smile and kind word. She talked most of her family and grandkids and the love she had for them. We lost a good friend but will see her again some day.
With Caring Thoughts

Enola Heeter

June 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother. I have lost a most wonderful friend as Deb was the best and most kind to everyone she knew. Please know that she was extremely valued to us.

June 6, 2013

Such a special lady. so sorry for the loss to the family and Lincoln. Cathy Henschen Garcia/Lincoln

Diane Sanders

June 6, 2013

Bernie, Trina, and Family,
This is not an easy thing to go through but I pray that God gives you the strength. Call on Him.

Sadly missed along life's way
quietly remembered every day
No longer in our life to share
but in our hearts, you're always there

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