Merrel Turner (179459659)
Suggested edit: Merrel Battles Turner
April 14, 1925 - January 18, 2017
Merrel Battles Turner, age 91, of Atlanta, Texas died Wednesday, January 18 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
She was born April 14, 1925, to Walter and Era Battles of Van Buren, Arkansas. She grew up under the love and guidance of two hardworking parents who loved and served the Lord, a legacy that would become her cornerstone. In 1946, Merrel moved in with family members in Satanta, Kansas where she found employment at a boarding house. It was at this boarding house that she met John C. "jaybird" Turner, who she later married in 1947. Merrel embraced her role as wife, homemaker, and mother. She was the proverbs 31 woman.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many Daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
(Proverbs 31:27-31)
Merrel was preceded in death by her husband, John C. "Jaybird" Turner, her father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. She was the last of her family line.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Ray Turner of Atlanta, Texas; two daughters, Charlene Ryan and Husband Steve of Carrollton, Texas; Mary wright and husband Tom of Little Elm, Texas; seven grandchildren: Mike Ryan and wife Laura of Allen, Texas; Kristen Ryan and fiancé Kevin Heslin of Arlington, Virginia; Chris Turner and wife Natalie of Wylie, Texas; Brandi Weerts and husband Michael of Atlanta, Texas; Josh Turner and wife Rebecca of Springdale, Texas; Debbie Wright of Englewood, Colorado; Laura Wright-Stimphl and husband Robert of Cypress, Texas; nineteen great-grandchildren; Cooper, Kara and Riley Ryan; Blake and Wyatt Turner; Austin Turner, Paisley, Landen, Whitlee and William Weerts; Ridge Turner; Colton, Lexi, Aiden and Kase Turner; Brayden Wright Yamada, Tristan Wright Buchanan, Alex and Lexi Stimpfl; and number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 21, 2017, at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Rodney Williams officiating.
Visitation will be, Friday January 20, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery.
Those wishing to memorialize Merrel may make donations to the Antioch Cemetery Association, 239 CR 4115 Atlanta, TX 75551.
Contributor: GramGram (48943813)
Suggested edit: Merrel Battles Turner
April 14, 1925 - January 18, 2017
Merrel Battles Turner, age 91, of Atlanta, Texas died Wednesday, January 18 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
She was born April 14, 1925, to Walter and Era Battles of Van Buren, Arkansas. She grew up under the love and guidance of two hardworking parents who loved and served the Lord, a legacy that would become her cornerstone. In 1946, Merrel moved in with family members in Satanta, Kansas where she found employment at a boarding house. It was at this boarding house that she met John C. "jaybird" Turner, who she later married in 1947. Merrel embraced her role as wife, homemaker, and mother. She was the proverbs 31 woman.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many Daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
(Proverbs 31:27-31)
Merrel was preceded in death by her husband, John C. "Jaybird" Turner, her father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. She was the last of her family line.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Ray Turner of Atlanta, Texas; two daughters, Charlene Ryan and Husband Steve of Carrollton, Texas; Mary wright and husband Tom of Little Elm, Texas; seven grandchildren: Mike Ryan and wife Laura of Allen, Texas; Kristen Ryan and fiancé Kevin Heslin of Arlington, Virginia; Chris Turner and wife Natalie of Wylie, Texas; Brandi Weerts and husband Michael of Atlanta, Texas; Josh Turner and wife Rebecca of Springdale, Texas; Debbie Wright of Englewood, Colorado; Laura Wright-Stimphl and husband Robert of Cypress, Texas; nineteen great-grandchildren; Cooper, Kara and Riley Ryan; Blake and Wyatt Turner; Austin Turner, Paisley, Landen, Whitlee and William Weerts; Ridge Turner; Colton, Lexi, Aiden and Kase Turner; Brayden Wright Yamada, Tristan Wright Buchanan, Alex and Lexi Stimpfl; and number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 21, 2017, at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Rodney Williams officiating.
Visitation will be, Friday January 20, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery.
Those wishing to memorialize Merrel may make donations to the Antioch Cemetery Association, 239 CR 4115 Atlanta, TX 75551.
Contributor: GramGram (48943813)
Merrel Turner (179459659)
Suggested edit: Merrel Battles Turner
April 14, 1925 - January 18, 2017
Merrel Battles Turner, age 91, of Atlanta, Texas died Wednesday, January 18 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
She was born April 14, 1925, to Walter and Era Battles of Van Buren, Arkansas. She grew up under the love and guidance of two hardworking parents who loved and served the Lord, a legacy that would become her cornerstone. In 1946, Merrel moved in with family members in Satanta, Kansas where she found employment at a boarding house. It was at this boarding house that she met John C. "jaybird" Turner, who she later married in 1947. Merrel embraced her role as wife, homemaker, and mother. She was the proverbs 31 woman.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many Daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
(Proverbs 31:27-31)
Merrel was preceded in death by her husband, John C. "Jaybird" Turner, her father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. She was the last of her family line.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Ray Turner of Atlanta, Texas; two daughters, Charlene Ryan and Husband Steve of Carrollton, Texas; Mary wright and husband Tom of Little Elm, Texas; seven grandchildren: Mike Ryan and wife Laura of Allen, Texas; Kristen Ryan and fiancé Kevin Heslin of Arlington, Virginia; Chris Turner and wife Natalie of Wylie, Texas; Brandi Weerts and husband Michael of Atlanta, Texas; Josh Turner and wife Rebecca of Springdale, Texas; Debbie Wright of Englewood, Colorado; Laura Wright-Stimphl and husband Robert of Cypress, Texas; nineteen great-grandchildren; Cooper, Kara and Riley Ryan; Blake and Wyatt Turner; Austin Turner, Paisley, Landen, Whitlee and William Weerts; Ridge Turner; Colton, Lexi, Aiden and Kase Turner; Brayden Wright Yamada, Tristan Wright Buchanan, Alex and Lexi Stimpfl; and number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 21, 2017, at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Rodney Williams officiating.
Visitation will be, Friday January 20, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery.
Those wishing to memorialize Merrel may make donations to the Antioch Cemetery Association, 239 CR 4115 Atlanta, TX 75551.
Contributor: GramGram (48943813)
Suggested edit: Merrel Battles Turner
April 14, 1925 - January 18, 2017
Merrel Battles Turner, age 91, of Atlanta, Texas died Wednesday, January 18 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
She was born April 14, 1925, to Walter and Era Battles of Van Buren, Arkansas. She grew up under the love and guidance of two hardworking parents who loved and served the Lord, a legacy that would become her cornerstone. In 1946, Merrel moved in with family members in Satanta, Kansas where she found employment at a boarding house. It was at this boarding house that she met John C. "jaybird" Turner, who she later married in 1947. Merrel embraced her role as wife, homemaker, and mother. She was the proverbs 31 woman.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many Daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
(Proverbs 31:27-31)
Merrel was preceded in death by her husband, John C. "Jaybird" Turner, her father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. She was the last of her family line.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Ray Turner of Atlanta, Texas; two daughters, Charlene Ryan and Husband Steve of Carrollton, Texas; Mary wright and husband Tom of Little Elm, Texas; seven grandchildren: Mike Ryan and wife Laura of Allen, Texas; Kristen Ryan and fiancé Kevin Heslin of Arlington, Virginia; Chris Turner and wife Natalie of Wylie, Texas; Brandi Weerts and husband Michael of Atlanta, Texas; Josh Turner and wife Rebecca of Springdale, Texas; Debbie Wright of Englewood, Colorado; Laura Wright-Stimphl and husband Robert of Cypress, Texas; nineteen great-grandchildren; Cooper, Kara and Riley Ryan; Blake and Wyatt Turner; Austin Turner, Paisley, Landen, Whitlee and William Weerts; Ridge Turner; Colton, Lexi, Aiden and Kase Turner; Brayden Wright Yamada, Tristan Wright Buchanan, Alex and Lexi Stimpfl; and number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 21, 2017, at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Rodney Williams officiating.
Visitation will be, Friday January 20, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery.
Those wishing to memorialize Merrel may make donations to the Antioch Cemetery Association, 239 CR 4115 Atlanta, TX 75551.
Contributor: GramGram (48943813)
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