Jane J. Turner

Jane J. Turner, 88, formerly of Newport News, died September 26, 2002 in Tarboro, N.C. Born in Clinton, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Oscar S. Jones and Blanche Griffiths Jones. She was married to Lt. Col. Harry Turner for 57 years prior to his death in March of 2002. She was an accomplished violinist and pianist who was active in amateur theater throughout her life. Her musical career included playing the violin with the Utica Symphony in New York, piano accompanist for a dance studio in Hollywood, Calif.; and she sometimes served as the piano accompanist for the Little Theater Group in Newport News. She was a member of the Air Force Officer Wive's Club in Detroit, Honolulu and Washington, D.C., where she wrote, produced and directed shows for entertainment at the Officer's Club. She was of the Methodist faith. Jane leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila T. Lanier and Ronald C. Lanier of Whitakers. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 29, 2002, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, Va. Graveside services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, with the Rev. William R. Kyle Jr. officiating.