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Aretha Ann Turner

Passed 02/24/2025

Obituary For Aretha Ann Turner

Aretha Ann Turner life came to an end on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 61 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Aretha was born on April 8, 1963 in Franklin, Williamson County Tennessee to the parents of Emma Jean Moore and Roy Otey.

She leaves to cherish her memories; husband, Thomas "Tony" Turner; sons, Jeff (Jasmyne) Carter and Joshua Hart; daughter, Dominique (Joel II) Hudson; grandchildren, Miriah Mclemore, Makynzi Mclemore, Joel Hudson, Jr., Dominique Hudson, Ke'Ondre Turner, Aivah Hudson, Joel Hudson III, Alaina Hudson, Coree Hudson and Cyree Hudson; brothers; Ike (Stacey) Moore and Joe Moore; mother-in-law, Betty Jean Turner; brother-in-law, Harry Turner; aunts, Dora Ann (Robert) Jackson, Ida Mae Turner, Edith Jennings, Evelyn Perkins, Marie Moore, Jacqueline Moore, Deborah Moore and Brenda Wade; uncle, Robert Lee (Barbara) Moore; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Turner will lie in state on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 12:00 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home 1408 Columbia Ave. Franklin, Tennessee.

Visitation with family, Saturday March 8, 2025 from 11:00 until 12:00 at Limestone Baptist Church, 1613 West Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to began at 12:00. Pastor Jerry Brooks, officiating, Pastor Wayne McCullough, eulogist.

Interment Pinecrest Memorial, Columbia, Tennessee.


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Kevin Carter planted 5 trees in memory of Aretha Ann Turner . - March 07, 2025

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we used to play musical chires and I got out

JD

we played musical chairs

joel

she was a good person I did not want this to happen LOVE YOU GRADMMA

joel

I worked with sweet Aretha for many years at Williamson Medical Center. She was always a pleasure to work with. She truly cared for all patients and if someone was really struggling she would sit with them and sing to them....bringing such a calmness to those that needed it. RIP Aretha. You will be missed.

Maureen Chace

A dedicated coworker, a good friend to many. A smile that light up a room. A voice to smooth the patients and coworkers with her song. Your wife and mother was a special person. Know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. May her loving memories comfort you always. With deepest sympathy and prayers for peace.

Daren Marshall

My beautiful Angel I miss you so much.Girl how you going go leave before you got your chicken spaghetti 😂😂 . I love you you much deep down in my heart and soul I know you are there with me every single day. I know you watching me from heaven. Continue take your rest okay I got everything down here for you

Tajiahrae Casimere ( Daughter,Niece)

One of the best bonus momma's a girl could have. You will definitely be missed especially your hugs, smile, cooking, and that voice from heaven.

Samantha

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time, wishing you peace and comfort, we are truly sorry for your loss.

Rodney (Rita) Burns Patton

Tony I'm so sorry for your loss.May God grant you and your family peace during this time

Joyce Miller

Aretha will certainly be welcomed in that mighty gospel choir. Oh what a voice from Heaven! Praying 🙏🏾 peace upon you Tony and family. We will miss that sweet smile and beautiful singing voice melody she carried. My deepest condolences and care. Love ❤️ you, cousin. 🙏🏾

Vera Jenkins

sending my deepest condolences 💐 May Aretha forever rest in peace 🙏🏽

Sharon Poynter

Sorry for your loss Aretha was a very Sweet humble lady praying for the family just know that weeping may endure through the night but joy comes early in the morning

Mary Jean Ussery Hill

Tony and family I am sorry to hear about Aretha. She and I worked together at Williamson Medical Center and became real close friends. I will miss Aretha with that good singing. Just know that I am praying for you and your family.

Flossie Campbell

Sending my deepest condolences to my cousin Tony and the children/grandchildren.

LaToya Long

Tony and family, may you find comfort in Matthew 11:28 during this difficult time, where Jesus said "Come unto me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. My sincere condolences and prayers. Gloria Pat Hendricks Smith

Gloria Smith

To the Turner family, please accept our sincerest heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved one. Such a sweet lady with a voice of an angel. She will be missed. She has joined God's heavenly choir. Family look to the hills, which cometh your help, for all of your help comes from God. Mother Geraldine Amos, and Family

Mother Geraldine Amos & Elder Walter M. Amos Jr.

Aretha will me missed, for the short time we had, singing and talking when we got together! Oh what a time we had but it doesn't stop here!!! She is now a part of the Heavenly "Holy Ghost Choir" sing on Aretha!

Mr&Mrs Joel Hudson Sr

Sending Love to all who knew Aretha and praying you all feel the Peace of God during this time. I got to know Aretha through my daughter Jasmyne, who married Arethas son, Jeff...I call him my son-in-love. She raised such a thoughtful, caring man and I know her beautiful heart will live on through him. God bless you Jeff and she will be with you always.

Melissa Parrish

My condolences to the family! Ms. Rita was an angel and thankful to have known her

Marcus j

Marcus Johnson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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