Juandell Turner Parham

Juandell Turner Parham was born in Lando Mines, West Virginia on October 18, 1935 to Samuel and Amelia Turner. She attended Lando Mines Elementary School and graduated from Liberty High School. After high school graduation she moved to Columbus, Ohio to seek employment.

After moving to Columbus, Ohio she found employment at Tyler’s Drug Store on the famed Mount Vernon Avenue. She worked many years at Tyler’s while completing Business and Data Entry School. After completing and obtaining Data Entry Certification she was employed by the State of Ohio in Data Entry and Mental Health. She worked 35 years as a Supervisor in the Mental Health/Data Entry Departments before retiring. She loved to stay active and busy. Shortly after retirement she obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Mental Retardation. She worked several years in the field of Social Work helping many. Once she finished that season she continued doing work to assist others. She worked many years as an Activities Director in various Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. In addition, she worked several additional years at the YWCA After School Program assisting children with homework and activities.

Juandell accepted the Lord Jesus Christ early in life. She was a faithful and longtime member of Sts. Augustine and Gabriel Church. She loved to read, travel, and shop. She loved sports, especially basketball and football, and was an avid Ohio State football fan. She liked to make friends wherever she went. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was a listening ear, helping hand, and sounding board to many. She had a caring heart and was full of unconditional love.

Juandell is preceded in death by her father and mother Samuel and Amelia Turner; brothers, O.D. Turner, Eugene Turner, Samuel Turner, and Theodore Turner, Sr.; sisters, Thelma Davis, Ethel Turner, Regina Lacy, and Naomi Gordon.

Juandell leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Monica (Robert) Smith; grandsons, Bryce Smith and Kenji Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and dear friends. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed. She has gone home to be with the Lord and unite with her parents, sisters, and brothers. What a reunion that shall be!

I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
And whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die.
John 11:25-26

Private Funeral Service 10:00am Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Saints Augustine & Gabriel Catholic Church.

Entombment at Union Cemetery Association.

Masks are required for all services.