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1937
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2025
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Betty Turner Obituary
A native of Washington County, she was born on August 1, 1937, to the late David (Dave) Lloyd and Dollie Smyser Key.
A faithful member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church her entire life, Betty was a loving mother of one daughter of one daughter, Beverly Hays. She was well known as a sweet and gentle lady to many family and friends. Betty enjoyed cooking for her family, mowing the lawn and outdoor chores. She attended Mackville High School.
On March 16, 1954, she married James Norman "Normie" Turner at the Beech Grove Baptist Church parsonage in Perryville, KY.
Preceding her in death was her husband, James Norman Turner on December 16, 2016; two sisters, Mabel Louise Key and Anna Mae Coyle; three brothers, Lawrence, Oran and Dewey Marshall "Dude" Key and a half-brother, Robert Smyser.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Joe Hays of Perryville; nieces, Charlene Summers and Christine Carpenter and nephews, Terry Coyle, David Coyle, and Keith Smyser.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 Monday, May 5, at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Estes, officiating.
Burial was in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
A special thanks to the Caretenders of Danville and Hospice of Danville.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were the ladies of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
Serving as casket bearers were nephews, Terry Coyle, David Coyle, Jeremy Coyle, Bradley Coyle, Luke Coyle and a niece, Brittany Barlow.
Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Carey & Son Funeral Home216 East Main Street P.O. Box 424, Springfield, KY 40069
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