Stephanie Marie Turner

Stephanie Marie (Odegaard-Morton) Turner, 41, of Newnan, GA, passed away Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at home. She was born November 8, 1983 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Roberta L. Odegaard and Jedd R. Morton. Stephanie was a woman who had many friends and family. There are too many words to describe the impact she had on this world. To provide more clarity on how she changed the world, friends and family were asked to write about who Stephanie was to them.
"Mama, I can't say anything other than I miss you more than anything. I lost not only a mother but my best friend. I thank God every day that you had me when you did, even though you weren't prepared. You did it, though; you were the best mother I could have asked for. You supported me for who I am and everything I chose in life. You kept me going when I wanted to just give up. We had to grow up together, Mama. I was so happy we had the relationship we had. So many other friends my age wished they had the relationship we had as mother and son. We went through everything together. I am proud to be your son. I am so lucky to have your smile, laugh, and personality. God, you were so beautiful; no one could live up to who you were to me. You didn't deserve the battles you had to fight in life. You were an angel that walked the Earth, you made sure everyone else was okay before you were. Mama, I do not know how I am going to do this without you. There is so much more I want to say to you. I promise I will tell you in person as soon as I am with you again. Please just don't worry anymore. You don't have to, you set me up with a support system that will always be here for me. You spent your life surrounding me with the best people. I have never met a person who did not love you. You're in a good place, Mama. I hope you're having the best time with Grandma Bobbi and Paw Paw Jedd. I just need you to know that I will never let you go when I hug you again. I love you more than you love me, forever. - Zachary Turner (Son)
"Stephanie was my baby sister born to Roberta L. Odegaard and Jedd R. Morton in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was my little sister that grew up with me, Tara, and Collin on McLean Ave with the Colbeth's, Rodriguez, Schmidt's, and the Fonseca's kids. We would go to Leo's Chow Mein, Adams Food, and Mounds Park Sand Castles. We also had to walk uphill both ways to school in sometimes 2 feet of snow and -20-degree weather to Dayton's Bluff Elementary together. We stayed outside until the streetlights came on and watched Saturday cartoons, camped out in the pop-up, played hide and seek in the local apartment buildings for fun, and survived drinking from water hoses and playing yard darts. All of our parents were close also. We later moved to Newnan, Georgia, but over all the years, we all still stayed in contact with each other. She made many new friends from day one in Georgia. Met the love of her life and had the child of her dreams. She was like a mom to many other kids, nieces, and nephews. She never missed a get-together for family and friends' events and birthdays. She was also a teen that had to grow up early, some being a blessing like having a son and some being painful like losing a mother that was everything to all of us kids. She always pushed through it with a beautiful smile and was always so sweet and loving to all. She was the Friend, Mother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Sister, Sister-In-Law, Cousin, Niece, Daughter, and Wife that everyone always dreamed of having. She held our family close and always together. That was just a small part of what my little sister was to all of us. You will be missed but never forgotten until we meet again. I love you! Your Big Brother, Sam." - Samuel Rogholt (Brother) "My dear sister, growing up with you was probably the best way I could have grown. You were always the best sister. The only thing we ever argued about was the telephone until Mom got you your own line. I remember I would get so mad cause if you weren't on the phone with Heather, you were on the phone with Jeremy for hours, and I would get so mad, so Mom didn't have a choice in the end but to give each of us a line. I remember when you got pregnant with Zach, even being so young you were so scared that you weren't going to be a good mom because of how young you were. You said 'Tara, wait till you get older to have kids, don't do it as young as me.' At the time, I agreed, but after you had him, you did what you had to do and got your GED. You survived until you got established to take care of him the way he needed to be. You turned out to be the best mom he could ever have. When I finally got pregnant with Bobby, we were closer than ever. The love that you had for me and my kids ultimately changed your husband's heart, and both of y'all completely took over and did everything you could for him. That's where I get tired of telling people how Bobby thinks that you and Jeremy hung the Moon and the stars. You were the most amazing, selfless, caring, kind, and beautiful person I have ever known. If I can grow and be half the woman you were, I would be okay. The issue with that is I could never be as amazing as you are. I'm so proud to be your sister. I'm so proud to have gotten to spend 37 years with you by my side. You always had my back, and I always had yours. Your favorite line was 'I'm not made of money, Tara.' I knew you weren't, but you still did everything you possibly could to make sure that we were okay! I really hate that my kids won't get to grow up and accomplish things with you being there to see them, but I know that you're with Mom and Dad watching over all of us. I love you so much sister, until we meet again." - Tara Odegaard-Morton (Sister)
"My sister, my sister I love you more than you will ever know. Your smile is one that I will never forget. They say time will heal, but it will not change the way I will miss you. I know that you will always be in my heart where we will never be apart. Your memories I will always treasure. Of all the gifts I have ever received, the one you always gave me was your love. Now, it's time to say goodbye, but please know that I will see you on the other side." - Tyler Turner (Brother)
"For Steppy to be a part of your life was a blessing. She was a person who was selfless, loved hard, and always put everyone else first. She had a smile that would brighten up your day and any room that she walked into. She was an amazing mother who loved her son unconditionally. She was the best friend that anyone could ever hope to have. I could go on all day from the first day I met her and had to give her a tour of Central Middle School. She was amazing walking into that school, and I am so happy that I was the one chosen to show her around. She was so shy and nervous and covered her beautiful smile. Truth be told, she was a blessing to this world. Kindness and positivity followed her wherever she went." - Heather Rawlins (Sister/Best friend)
"Every single memory I have with her is my favorite, there was never a dull moment with Aunt Steppy. But I do have two that I think about very often. One night that I spent the night with her, we stayed up for hours just talking about everything that we could think of and would just sit there and laugh. Another time was when we rode four-wheelers all night long listening to music. Talking to her with Snapchat videos every morning before school. I would do anything to go back. I would do anything to see the world how Aunt Steppy saw the world. She always saw good in anyone that she met. Lit up every single room that she stepped into. Her laugh, lord don't get me started on her laugh. There was so much joy in her laughter, she was so full of life. It was so refreshing to hear her laugh and/or see her smile. Her laugh constantly plays in my head. I never want it to stop. She took care of everyone, made sure they were okay, and put everyone before herself. No matter what she had going on she would stop what she would be doing to be there. I will always look up to her and hope to be just like her and treat people just like she treated them." - Addyson Rawlins (Niece)
Stephanie is survived by her son, Zachary Turner of Newnan; brother, Tyler Turner of Newnan; brother, Samuel Rogholt and wife Betty-Anne of Grantville; sister, Tara Odegaard-Morton of Franklin; brother, Collin Morton and wife Dixie of Falling Waters, WV; sister/best-friend, Heather Rawlins and husband Jesse of Newnan; nieces, Diamond Truitt, Saylor Tucker, Heaven Rogholt, Addyson Rawlins, and Khloe Rawlins; nephews, Bobby Tucker, Matthew Rogholt, Sammy Rogholt, Cam Morton, and Bryce Rawlins.
To honor Stephanie's wishes, a service will not be held. Instead, a Celebration of Life will be planned for friends and family to attend. More information will be provided later.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-253-4580