Elaine Eiselstein Turner, 86, of 1126 Trogdon Drive passed away early Friday morning, January 23, 2015, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, January 25, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mrs. Turner was born October 26, 1928 in Orlando, Florida, to the late Dana P. and Louise Moody Eiselstein. She was a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in education. After marrying and moving to the Eden area, she taught school for several years before later working as the office manager for her husband's optometrist office until she retired. In her earlier years she was an active member of the Junior Service League of Leaksville. Elaine was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Eden.
She is survived by her son, Dr. W. Lee Turner and wife, Donna, of Eden; two grandchildren, Leslie Turner Christian and husband, Thadd, of Martinsville, VA and Brad Turner of Spartanburg, SC; one great-grandchild, Mac Christian; sister, Dorothy Branscomb of Stone Mountain, GA; extended family, Koury Gibson, Ann Compton, and Connie and Larry Boyte; and special friends, Mike and Shirley Prescott.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Roy Turner.
A special thanks is offered from the family to Dr. Kevin Howard, Dr. James Parsons, the Moses Cone Health System and to her wonderful caregivers, Pat Law, Judy Duke, Lara Rosa, and Bobby Hampton, for all of their loving care and support.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 1005 Fields Street in Eden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288 or to Salvation Army, 314 Morgan Rd., Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Lee and Donna, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Turner's passing. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know. You will both be in my thought's and prayers.
Judie Cooke
Judie M Cooke
Lee, Donna & family,
Our sincerest condolences in the loss of your sweet mother. We have never met sweeter people than your parents. We were honored to be called their friends and to share so many wonderful memories. Elaine and her sweet smile will be remembered fondly. Please call on us with any need. Holding you all in prayer.
Love,
Tim, Pam, & Frances
Pam Cundiff
Lee and Donna: I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Turner's passing. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Strutton
Lee & Donna,
What a sweet lady! Karen & I both have fond memories of Elaine and will miss her greatly. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you both,
Jim & Karen
Jim & Karen Branscomb
So sorry for your loss. She was one of my favorite customers at the Bank.
Such was a lovely lady and always so pleasant.
Marcia Gammon
Dear Lee, Donna, and family,
We wanted to extend our sympathy to you over the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace you with comfort, peace and love during this difficult time in your lives.
Keith and Sherry Aheron
Elaine and Roy were so welcoming and gracious to us when we moved to Eden. We will always think of both of them with fondness. Hugs to Lee, Donna and the family ~
Candy & David Smith
Lee & Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through such a difficult time in your lives, your mom was such a sweet women, she will surely be missed.
Suzanne Sugg
Lee, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was always one of the sweetest parents to the kids in our neighborhood, a great place to grow up. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Steve Sumpter
I am so very sorry! Mrs. Turner was such a wonderful neighbor and such a sweet woman, always had a smile on her face. I have so many great memories of growing up beside her and will truly miss her. Kenette Miller Robertson
Kenette M. Robertson
Lee - So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
So sorry for your loss, Praying for the family
Jerry Epps
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