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Leretta Turnbough Obituary
Leretta Dixon Turnbough, 92, of Gulfport, died Wednesday July 30, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia where she had been living since Hurricane Katrina.
Born June 22, 1916, she spent most of her life in her birthplace, Gulfport, MS. She was the daughter of the late Will Dixon and Eugenia McGee Dixon, the second youngest of their seven children, Bertha, Roscoe, Francis (Sugar), Willie (Son), Hubert, and Big Sister. For most of her life, she was self-employed drapery seamstress.
She is survived by grandson, Joel Grimmette III, grand-daughter, Natasha Trethewey, great granddaughter, Pearje' Grimmette, grandniece, Tamara Jones, and nephew, Roscoe Dixon, Jr. A daughter, born Gwendolyn Ann Turnbough, predeceases her.
The memorial service will be held at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gulfport on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Philip McSwain officiating, with visitation one hour before. Burial Pine Ridge Gardens, 28th Street, Gulfport.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence, Inc., P. O. Box 333, Biloxi, MS 39533.
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Memories and Condolences
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Krissy Stewart (Yearta)
March 15, 2009
Joel I miss you and wish I could see you. Please call me I was there when Your mom passed. Call me @ 228-363-1541.
Sylvia ad Johnny Dorsey
August 6, 2008
To Ms. Leretta's family
May God be with you at this most difficult time. She was a fine lady and will be missed.
Gloria Washington-Threats
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cheri M. Bentley-Buckman
August 5, 2008
Dear Natasha, Charles and I are with you and Britt at this sad time you are experiencing. You are definitely in our thoughts and medications. My love goes out to you for the best possible days ahead. You are loved by me,
Cheri M. Bentley-Buckman
Aesha Qawiy
August 3, 2008
Tasha and Joe, may GOD be with you during this time of sorrow! Nana will be missed! Love, Aesha
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