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Katherine Baber Turner, 103, VA, obituary; w/o Leo Turner
Posted by: Jan (ID *****6213) Date: September 26, 2009 at 12:43:10
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Katherine Baber Turner extended into the presence of the
Lord, September 23, 2009, in Manassas, VA, at the home of
her daughter.

She was born 104 years ago on September 30, 1905, to the
late K. L. and Finettia (Brickey) Baber in Banner, VA,
which is located Wise Co VA. She was 1 of 14 children, and
the last survivor.

Katherine attended the Church of God of Prophecy in
Coeburn, VA, where she taught the children’s Sunday School
class for 25 years. Her faith in God carried her through
many trials and tribulations and then home to the Lord.

In her century of life she witnessed many events, and many
changes in our world as she faced each earthly day with a
smile.

She was married to the late Leo Turner, who preceded her
in death in 1987. They shared a home in Toms Creek and
Banner all of their married life, and raised their children
and grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her adopted grandson,
Leon Turner.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth and husband
Steve Price; her grandchildren, Shawndi Mills (Roger Mills)
and Shira Price; her adopted grandchildren whom she loved
very much, Arlene Fields, Randy Turner (Lily Turner),
Sherry Maynard (Sam Maynard), Tommy, Ricky, Brenda, and
Ronnie; seven great grandchildren; many great great grand-
children; three cousins who were like sisters to her, the
Barrowman sisters, Alma, Maxie, and June; and many other
family members and friends.

Visitation for Katherine Turner will be held after 6 p.m.,
Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Estes Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, September 27,
2009, at the Church of God of Prophecy on Grand Avenue, in
Coeburn, VA, with Brother Ival Mitchell officiating.

Burial will be at Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood,
VA, on Monday, September 28, 2009. The family will meet at
Estes Funeral Home on Monday at 11 a.m., and leave in
procession to the cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Estes Funeral Home, 114
High Ave. NE, Coeburn, VA.

http://www.estesfuneralhome.com


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