Aileen Turner Obituary

Aileen Yates Turner

SALISBURY - Aileen Yates Turner, 77, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Genesis ElderCare of Salisbury. Aileen gave all her energy and much effort to battling cancer for nearly two years.

Born Aug. 15, 1934, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Virginia Hartsoe Yates and Johnnie Cisero Yates.

A homemaker, Mrs. Turner was educated in Rowan County schools.

A member of Airport Road Church of God, Aileen was a cherished wife and mother whose life was devoted to caring and providing for her family. An inspiration to her daughters-in-law, she was admired by all who knew her; especially her sisters-in-law, and had the ability to make everyone laugh. Aileen loved listening to gospel music, enjoyed cooking, cleaning and going camping with her family.

Preceding her in death were her sister, Carolyn Yates; brothers Jerry and Allen Yates; and grandchild Hannah Turner.

Mrs. Turner is survived by her husband, Billy Turner, whom she married Jan. 3, 1960; sons Carl Yates (Faye), Kevin Turner (Betty), all of Salisbury, Trent Turner (Gwen Selbey) of Rockwell, Brian Turner (Dodi) of Mount Ulla, Billy Turner, Jr. (Lisa) of Woodleaf; brothers Charles Yates, John Yates (Viola), Donald Yates (Irene); sisters Elendor Morgan (Harvey), Doris Bradshaw (John), Reba Dudney (Mickey), Virginia Davis, all of Salisbury; grandchildren Teresa Yates, Ronnie Yates (Wendy), Nicole Turner, Kasey Fite-Turner, April Drye, Andrew Turner, Hayley Turner, Brianna, Parker, Brock, Dalton, Canyon and Ranger Turner, Zachary Selbey; great-grandchildren Megan Yates, Daniel Yates, Madison Yates, Kimberlyn Turner; great-great-grandchild Braylen Yates.

Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the residence.

Service: 1 p.m. Friday following the visitation in the James C. Lyerly Chapel, with the Rev. Rick Thomas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rowan Memorial Park.

Memorials: Rowan Relay For Life, c/o Frances Morris, 1103 Burkesway Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Turner family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Salisbury Post on Mar. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Aileen Turner

9 Entries

Martha Foster

April 6, 2012

I was so sad to learn of your loss. Mrs. Turner was a great woman and loved her family dearly. She was a great friend to my mother. Love you guys!

Loretta Stout

March 30, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

March 29, 2012

MR. TURNER AND ALL THE BOYS, SO SAD ABOUT AILEEN. SHE IS NOW WITH GOD AND NOT SUFFERING NO MORE. REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND WHAT A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND WIFE SHE WAS. I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. DEBBIE DAVIS

March 29, 2012

I am so sadden to hear about the loss of mrs Turner. She was a real sweet woman and I was glad to of known her through Trent. My thought and Prayers are with the family! Wendy Wike and Austin

david yates

March 29, 2012

Uncle Bill so sorry for your loss

March 29, 2012

I want to express my sadness at the passing of my aunt and would like to extend my condolences towards her family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patricia (yates) pate

March 29, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you

james and carol eller

Marie Whittington

March 29, 2012

Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aileen was such a wonderful person and she will be missed greatly. I still feel like I am part of the family because all of you have been so gracious to me when I have visited your home. Tell the family that I love them and I will be praying for all of you.

I love you all very much,
Marie Whittington
Granddaughter - Nicole Turner
Great Granddaughter - Kimberlyn Turner

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