Marilyn Kay Turner

Marilyn Kay Turner obituary

Marilyn Kay Turner

Marilyn Turner Obituary

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Marilyn Kay Kelley Turner, 83, of Heltonville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her residence. Born January 24, 1942, in Monroe County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Uyless and Altha Southern Kelley. She married Robert Turner on March 19, 1956, and he preceded her in death on September 19, 2021. She then married David Lipscomb on October 1, 2022, and he survives.

Marilyn was a homemaker, a member of Hunters Creek Pentecostal Church for over 40 years. She had most recently attended the Meadows Community Church. She loved cross stitching, flowers and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Surviving to cherish Marilyn's memory is her husband, David; five children, Anita (Tracy) Todd, Gayla Turner, Randy (Terri) Turner, Rusty (Karen) Turner and Melissia (Brad) Gilbert; one step-son, Brian Lipscomb; 18 grandchildren: Theresa Moore, Tanya (Josh) Wagner, Jason Todd, Jarrod Todd, Laura (Jeremy) Mullis, Anna (Samuel) Shepherd, Kimberly (Raiden) Ebel, Tevin (Leigh) Fish, Tyson (Kyla) Fish, Chad (Marcie) Turner, Steven "Ky" (Jessica) Turner, Ryan (Hope) East, Kyle (Catherine) East, Derek (Wendi) Turner, Bailey (Nicholas) Beasley, Camden (Colleen) Hill, Bryce Gilbert and Shelby Hill; 34 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Marilyn in death were her parents, Uyless and Altha Kelley; first husband, Robert Turner; son, Raymond Turner; step-son, Robert Lipscomb; grandson, Michael Turner; great granddaughter, Adeline Turner; and five siblings.

Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been chosen for these arrangements and to care for the family of Marilyn Kay Turner.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Inc.

818 18th Street P.O. Box 63, Bedford, IN 47421

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