Shirley Jean Turner's Obituary
On Friday, October 25, 2019, Shirley Jean Turner, a loving mother, sister, colleague, and friend passed away at the age of 65. She was born to the late Shellie Shaw and Lebertha Shaw on September 3, 1954.
Shirley attended Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Missouri for her Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she attended Webster University to complete her Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development. Her love for God lead her to attend the Covenant Bible Seminary to achieve her Master of Divinity degree.
Shirley was blessed with a large and loving family. Her only child, Candace Turner, was dedicated to the Lord at an early age and encouraged to explore the beauty of God’s incomprehensible love. Shirley was a faithful member of Grace Gospel Worship Service on JBLM for many years. While attending Grace Gospel she taught Sunday School and was an instrumental part of the Religious Education Department.
Shirley was an educator at heart as well as kind and thoughtful. She always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate with assurance that she is at peace with her creator.
Shirley Turner is survived by her daughter, Candace Turner and her siblings Helen (Larry) Moore, Dennis (Gladys) Shaw, Tammie (Smitty) Smith, Annette Travis, Lawrence Shaw, and Cynthia (David) Walker. In addition to a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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