Date of Service:
September 01, 2021
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Marian Turner of Vero Beach, Florida, died peacefully at her home on August 25, 2021. Marian was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Pinckard and Edmee McCormick on January 24, 1925.
Marian spent her early years in New Orleans and moved to Oklahoma City in 1939. There she attended Classen High School where she met her future husband. Upon graduation, she attended Oklahoma University majoring in Business Administration. Marian married Alvin E. Turner, Jr. on August 23, 1947.
Following their marriage, Marian and Alvin returned to New Orleans and eventually settled in Harahan, Louisiana. There they raised their three children, Al, Linda, and Janie. Marian was active in her children’s school and scouting activities, as well as her church. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities including, Church Secretary from 1963-1970. Marian was a member of Merry Christians, Alpha Phi Sorority, Texaco and Chevron Retirees Association, Classen High School Alumni Association, and Jefferson Parish Garden Clubs.
In June 2004, Marian moved to Vero Beach, Florida, to be closer to her family. She joined First Methodist Church where she found great fellowship among the members. Marian loved line dancing, music, gardening, travel, bible studies, dogs and sunflowers.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Turner, Jr. in 1982. She is survived by her three children, Al Turner (Pilar) and Linda Futrell (Ed) of Vero Beach, Florida, and Janie Riess (Oscar) of Collierville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Allison Land, Matt Turner, David Riess, and Laura Kellum; and five great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Katie, Grady, Claire and Andy.
A Service of Remembrance and Celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at First Methodist Church, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to “FMC Operation Love Your Neighbor” at the above address.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Nancy Richardson Alexander
August 27, 2021, 6:33 pm
All day yesterday, I kept thinking about your sweet Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma, laying at the feet of our Lord Jesus, running to meet your Dad/Grandad/Great Grandad in heaven and what a joyful reunion that is. They were both such loving, special parents to me and I loved them so. The years just melted away as the sweet memories kept coming back. Be at peace and know all of you are loved. Nancy
Rozena Huizinga, Vero Beach & North Carolina - Friend
August 30, 2021, 5:21 am
Marian was a sweet lady we were chair buddies in Pairs N’ Spares Sunday School class at First Methodist Church, Vero Beach. Happy we had visits and telephone time during her illness. She will be missed by many. May she Rest In Peace and rise in glory.