Doris Turner

Doris Turner age 71, was born on January 18th, 1948 in Salem, Alabama to the late Ida Mae and Willie N. Williams Sr. Doris went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 21st, 2019 at Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Doris was a graduate of Wacoochee High School class of 1967 and was voted “most popular”.
Doris was joined in marriage to Joe R. Turner on December 20th, 1969 and from that union they had one child Dorcas D’Ida Turner-Law.

In Doris “pre-Jesus days” she loved to party and was the life of the party whenever she was present. Doris was a true servant for the Lord and was not ashamed to let her light shine. Doris was a faithful member of The Union Tabernacle Church of God for many years serving as the president of the Usher Board, member of the Gospel Chorus, Wednesday morning prayer, Pastor’s Aide and the Treasurer of the building fund.

Doris worked for Mills Restaurant, Carol’s Grille, Varsity House, and was a House Keeper. Doris loved her family, shopping, cooking, fashion and design and was the event planner of her family gathering/reunions. Doris loved arranging flowers such as corsages, centerpieces, etc. for all occasions. Doris famous quote at the end of the family gathering… “The Kitchen Is Closed”.

Doris was preceded in death by Ida Mae Williams(mother) Willie N. Williams(father) Dorcas D’Ida Turner-Law(loving daughter) and nine siblings.

Doris will be greatly missed and leaves to cherish her memories forever, her husband of 49 years Joe R. Turner, Michael Law, son in law. Sisters: Esther Miles, Alma(Marion) Hightower, Anne Hightower, Shirlene Berry, Airlene Eiland. Brothers: Willie N. (Maxine) Williams Jr., Jack(Barbara) Williams. Loni(Mary) Nelms, uncle, Marshall Holly, brother in law and Willie Pearl Turner, sister in law. Laquinta and Kaiesha Williams and Robert Adams III, special grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Psalm 91:1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, March 29, 2019 at Union Tabernacle Church of God, 1345 Atcheson St.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.