Kathy Dianne Tully Turner

1951 ∼ 2011

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Kathy Dianne Tully Turner, 59, of Bleakwood and a former resident of Orange, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at her home.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend David Berkheimer and Reverend Randy Fults, officiating. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery near Kirbyville.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at funeral home in Orange.

Born in Orange on September 9, 1951, Kathy was the daughter of Jack Harrell Tully and Ruth Allene Freeman Tully. She was a teacher having taught at Silsbee Middle School in Silsbee, Community Christian School in Orange and Edison Junior High in Port Arthur. Kathy was a former longtime member of Community Church in Orange and currently a member of Trout Creek Baptist Church in the Trout Creek Community.

Preceded in death by her sister, Angela Tully Bland, Kathy is survived by her husband, Rob Turner of Bleakwood; parents, Jack and Ruth Tully of Bon Wier; daughters, Robin Turner of Gladewater and Grace Turner Spell of Newton; and son, Preston Turner and wife, Kayla of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Katherine and Jenna Watson, Sophie Spell, Bailey and Madison Turner; brothers, George Tully and wife, Gail, Jack D. Tully and wife, Jan, and Collins Tully all of Henderson; and sister, Betty Credeur and husband, Mike of Bon Wier.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or Odyssey Healthcare of Beaumont, 550 Fannin Street, Suite 1230, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

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Anonymous April 28, 2011

Kathy was a good friend from years past. Although we haven't seen each other for a lot of years, I still have wonderful memories of her. She will surely be missed by all that knew her. Carman and I have Robert and their beautiful family in our hearts and##imported-begin##Frank Frederick##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2011

Turner Family, I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Turner's death. Her cheery demeanor and faith were definitely an inspiration to those who had the privilege of being in her classes. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Eric Bailey##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2011

Extending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, and daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.##imported-begin##Mary Horn Hall##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2011

Rob and Children, I'm saddened to hear about Kathy's death. She was a beautiful person, and I know how much you all loved her. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.##imported-begin##Rosemary Hodgkinson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mrs. Turner was a wonderful woman who impacted and touched countless lives. I was privileged to have her as a teacher and am thankful she was a part of my life.##imported-begin##Dustin Stark ##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2011

Kathy will be missed by all who knew and have worked with her. She was such a special person and will be missed by all. Heaven is a better place now that she is looking down on all of us.##imported-begin##Billie Barnett##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2011

So blessed to have known you! You were a wonderful teacher, and a great Godly example. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, Rebekah##imported-begin##Rebekah Linscomb Temple##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2011

Rob, Robin, Grace, and P.J., Kathy was a beautiful woman who touched many lives and brought joy to her family. May God's peace and strength surround you. Our prayers and love are with you all.##imported-begin##Cynthia and Ralph McBride##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2011

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces ... Isaiah 25:8##imported-begin##MC & Lillie Charles##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2011

God bless you.##imported-begin##Tasha Loper##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and Prayers. May you find comfort in GOD through this difficult time. GOD BLESS##imported-begin##Guy and Faith Whitford##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

Rob,Robin,Grace & PJ...I know that you will surely miss Kathy. I have such fond memories of Kathy the years that we taught at CCS! You all have been in my prayers. Love, Joellyn Williams Creamer##imported-begin##Joellyn Williams Creamer##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

we are very sorry for your lost. mrs. turner was a special person. we were blessed that our three daughters had her for a teacher. she will always be remember fpr her kindness and love. we pray for God's strengeth for your family. There is a song that say##imported-begin##pastor:david and tammy logan##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

I'm going to miss your beautiful smile and face, and the times you listened to me talk, and the encouraging words you always had. I'm honored to call you friend for about 27 years. And thank you for loving my children at school and away from school, thank##imported-begin##Beth McKee Patten##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

To Robin and family, Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Your mom was a woman of God and it was obvious during her battle with cancer. May God give you the peace that surpasses all understanding and may you find comfort in knowing your mom i##imported-begin##Marla Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with yall. May God Bless yall.##imported-begin##Sheila White##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2011

May God be with you,##imported-begin##Southeast Tx Ind Serv##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2011

Kathy was a very special person. She will be greatly missed. We had lots of good times together trying to get out kids grown. We take comfort in knowing she is now in the arms of Jesus.##imported-begin##Deborah & Dennis Kibodeaux##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. Some of my very best memories are all the summers we would "swap" kids in the summer. And those beach weeks...oh my, crabbing with chicken necks, making orange sherbert with Barq's orange soda. Nothing but sand everyw##imported-begin##Cecilia Ceil Freeman Higginbotham##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2011

Kathy was an immovable source of faith and we will miss her smile and friendship. We know she is finally healed and truly rejoicing but we are praying for you to be at peace now too. The Lord bless you Rob and family. Johnny and Sherry Mallory##imported-begin##John and Sherry Mallory##imported-end##