Shirley Turner (Hartville)'s Obituary
Shirley Welch Turner was born to Arch and Jewell (Welch) Turner on December 20, 1938 in the Broyles community near Hartville, MO. He left his earthly body on January 29, 2021 at the age of 82 years, one month and nine days.
Shirley’s primary job was installing floor covering. In addition, he pastored a dozen small country churches over 50 years. On August 31, 1957 he married Delores Esther Ratterree. They were blessed with five children and 55 years together before her death. Shirley was also preceded in death by his oldest child, Debbie Worley and her husband Clinton; son-in-law Ted Wagner; two grandchildren Melissa Worley and Travis Wagner; four brothers Carl, Darrell, Harold and Ronnie.
He is survived by his children; Dale Keith (Chris) Turner of West Plains, Missouri, Ledena (Joe) Romano of Summersville, Missouri, Linda (John) Howell of Springfield, Missouri and Beth (David) Zeitler of Fenton, Missouri, nine grandchildren; Jennifer (Mark) Gossard, Stephanie Worley, Andria (Brad) Wall, Alisha (Matt) Favazza, Mackenzie Wagner, Stacie (Chris) Compton, Ashley (Andy) Rains, Donald (Alicia) Worley and Jonathon (Sarah) Worley; 14 great-grandchildren; Mark Allen, Eli, Zeke, Evan, Elizabeth, Hannah, Izzy, William, Kyndall, Dustie, David, Kaylee, Anniston and Arik, a brother, Herman Turner, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Shirley never met a stranger. He had a smile and hug for everyone and nicknames for many. He would give the shirt off his back to help a stranger. He could play every stringed instrument by ear and calculate complex numbers in his head. If you gave him a piece of pie or a cup of coffee, you had a friend for life. Then he would share his latest song or a tune on the banjo. In his later years, he enjoyed singing at nursing homes as well as fishing and playing cards with his brothers. Shirley was extremely proud of his family. He was truly one of a kind – loved by all.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Bethel Chapel Cemetery would be greatly appreciated.
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