Traci Lane Turner

Traci Lane Lunsford Turner, age 66, of Sophia, passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2025 with her beloved English Mastiff, Tank, by her side.

Traci was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Donald and Dolores Bensley Lunsford. She was the co-owner and payroll secretary of Caraway Mobile Home Movers. Though she occasionally filled in as lead driver, for the most part she had a comfortable role—one she carried out with dedication and pride.

Traci had a passion for shopping that truly soothed her soul. She loved Belk’s,”Goodwilling” and any type of Thrift Shop. Her home was always decorated new for the season, and never looking the same.

In her younger years, she took pride in cooking— known for her fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, fried collards and homemade biscuits. These were our family favorites. (No matter how perfect they were, she’d still take one bite and say (“This ain’t no good.”)

She loved going out dancing and horseback riding. She was always most excited about Harley Davidson’s, the sound of a roaring engine, (with a special love for her much talked about white Trans Am). Weekend nights at Caraway Speedway were her favorite, as well as going to the drag-strip and watching the NASCAR race.

Traci never could turn down a stray dog. They all held a special place in her heart, especially her well known English Mastiffs; Lily and Tank, who were her constant companions and support right up to the end.

Traci leaves behind her daughters Kelli Church (Lee) of Thomasville and Bambi Church (Gerald) of Lexington; her Son, Andrew Turner of Randleman. Also a devoted bonus daughter, Brittney Ford of Mebane, whom she welcomed into her heart at five years old— Brittney’s steadfast love and care continued right to the very end.

Also leaving behind her grandchildren, Lillian, Lauren, Emily, Brianna, Jesse, Zac, Zeth, Dalton and Levi, all of which she deeply adored as well as great grandchildren, Hagen and Kathryn.

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Dolores Bensley Lunsford; her brother Rodney Lunsford; her first born grandson Caleb James(23); and her loving life partner Thomas Cox, to whom she “owes it all.” She also leaves behind a wonderful sister, Pam Howard of Burlington and Jan Lunsford of Benson.

Traci was a friend to all—she had the biggest heart and would give you the shirt off her back. No matter who you were or where you came from, she’d risk it all and take you in as family.

In honor of her legacy, may we spread kindness to strangers, thrift-shop instead of buying new, feed a stray animal—and, when the opportunity arises, watch a race, dance and hop on a Harley Davidson.

The family will receive friends at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, Wednesday, July 23 at 6 PM following a Memorial at 7 PM.