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Gay Manning Turner
June 12, 2013
Gay Manning Turner, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at her home after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was a resident of Pensacola for most of her life.
Although we mourn her passing, we are comforted by the fact that she was always surrounded by friends and family who cared very deeply for her. She leaves behind not only countless family members but also a very large family of friends who loved her like a sister, and spent many happy hours laughing at her antics and stories, eating her good cooking and picking and singing at her legendary parties. She was a sparkling, vibrant, fun loving and sweet person, who will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her.
Mrs. Turner is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James F. Turner, Sr.; and her father, Merl S. Manning.
Mrs. Turner is survived by her sons, Tim Turner and James F. Turner, Jr.; her daughters, Tonya Portie, Debi Dale, Misty Smalley, and Kabrina Anderson; her mother, Violet Manning; her brothers, Kenneth Manning and Wayne Manning; her five grandchildren, Randi Leigh Portie, Clay Turner, Colt Turner, Aaron Anderson, and Savannah Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her lifelong best friend, Jackie Mittry, for always being there.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Anderson, Shane Manning, Buddy Meredith, Clay Turner, Colt Turner and Charles “Chuck” Willis.
Honorary pallbearers include Mark Brown, Jeff Cadenhead, Harvey Hill and Jimmy Smalley.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg, his office staff, all of the nursing staff at Sacred Heart Hospital and Mrs. Turner’s personal nurse, Martha Luker, for all of their care and support.
Visitation will be Friday, June 14, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment.
A memorial service for Mrs. Turner will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
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Misty,Kabrina,Bo, and family, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I loved her like a sister,no more than a sister. She and I worked together for many years. I am so sorry that I couldn’t have been there, but due to my own health problems I couldn’t. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Gay was a funny, serious,and wonderful friend. She was always ready to lend a hand to anyone that might need it. We laughed together, and we have cried together. I will miss her, and I know all you kids will. She loved all of you,and the grandchildren. Again please know how sorry I am for your loss.
KieAnn and Gene Vardeman
And family