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Shirley Ann Turner

1948 - 2025

Shirley Ann Turner obituary, 1948-2025, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

Shirley Turner Obituary

Shirley Ann Turner, 77, of New Haven, went Home to the Lord on February 28, 2025, She was born to the late Elmer and Lillie Helen (Littrell) Crutchfield in Middlesboro, KY on February 26, 1948. Shirley graduated from Bell County High School in 1966. She married the late Donald Turner on September 22, 1967. Shirley retired from General Electric in 2005. She was a devout Christian and a member of Victory Life Church. For the past 50 years, Shirley has been known as the "peanut brittle lady" providing local restaurants and shipping across the country.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Mable (Jeff) Reinig of Fort Wayne; son, Donald (Shelly) Turner II of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Lindsay (Travis) Armstrong, Zachary Reinig, Brycen Reinig, and Farrah Turner; sister, Diana Overbay of Garrett; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Betty King and Louie Crutchfield. Funeral service will be on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Victory Life Church (1502 Rose Ave, New Haven, IN 46774) at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be at church on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Life Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 3, 2025.

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Linda Williard

March 9, 2025

I was very saddened to read about Shirley´s passing. I worked with her at GE and bought many bags of peanut brittle from her. RIP Shirley.

Pam Hackworth

March 8, 2025

Shirley was one of the sweetest people ever and I was honored to call her aunt Shirley. She was so easy to talk to and was my biggest supporter and best friend when my own mom passed. We could talk for hours on every phone call and laugh until we cried. I will miss her so much. Life won't be the same. Love you Aunt Shirley, it's not goodbye, its until we meet again some glorious day.
Love Pam

Sam

March 3, 2025

RIP

Deloris ( Dee)

March 3, 2025

To the Beavered Family may GOD ease your pain but increase your happy memories of Shirley.sure miss that peanut brittle.

Melody King

March 3, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person inside and out. So glad I had a chance to meet her through my mother. We had a real nice visit back in the beging of December. We sat at the kitchen table and talk about what was going on with her and our families. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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