- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Martha Lee Turner "Bertha"
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-04-11
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Martha Lee Turner. Birth date: April 3, 1940. Death date: July 8, 2013. Funeral date: July 13, 2013. Church: Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Stockbridge, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_turnermarthalee20150411
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_turnermarthalee20150411
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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Bertha, my love almost 45 years ago we pledged our love an d devotion to each other and we have stayed true to our commitment. My love for you is beyond words, knowing that God has united our hearts as one. On April4, 2015 he saw fit to take you home, into his arms however I will forever love you, honor you and cherish all the great memories we shared together. Thank you for your love.
The family of Mrs. Martha Lee Turner is extremely moved by all of the expressions of love and kindness we have received. Your flowers, prayers, poems and comforting messages have been instrumental in easing our pain and enabling us to bear our tremendous loss. We are extremely grateful to all of you for all that you have done.
May God bless you.
Services Entrusted To: Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.
404.371.0772 Darryl Allen's PLUS 404.755.0965
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Martha Lee Turner also Affectionately known as "Bertha" to many born in Greensboro, Georgia on February 15, 1952. She was the 2nd born to the late Horace Young and Mattie Lee Young.
Dedicating her life to Christ she joined the New Saint John Baptist Church where she served as a devoted and faithful member.
Martha owned and operated a children's daycare for many years caring for the children of family members and friends, loving them as if they were own. She was
also known for her great sense of style and fashion, especially her extensive hat collection.
grandmother of Zorian Monae Turner.
On April15, 1970, she united in Holy matrimony to Waymon Turner and was a loving and devoted wife for nearly 45 years until God called her home. To this union two children were born; Zandra Turner, Lithonia Georgia, Veronica Turner, Ellenwood Georgia. She was also the proud
As a devoted mother, she set a wonderful example and taught her children about the importance of keeping a spiritual focus.
Mourning her passing but honoring her legacy is her husband, Wayman Turner; two children, Zandra and Veronica Turner; one granddaughter, Zorian Monae Turner. Martha also leaves to cherish her memory: mother, Mattie Lee Young, Atlanta
Georgia; sisters: Shirley 0ohn) Wheeler, Atlanta Georgia; Devaughn (Bobby) Young,
Decatur Georgia; and Jill (Gary) Young, Atlanta Georgia; brothers: Oscar (Margie) Young, Milton Georgia and Terry Oean) Barcus, Augusta Georgia; twelve in-laws and their spouses; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her father, Horace Young; one brother, Terry Young and two sisters, Betty (Floyd) Sears, and Mary (finch) Mitchell.
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Saturday, April11, 2015 11:30 A.M.
Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel 1876 Second Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Prelude
Processional
Selection
Scriptures The Old Testament: The New Testament
Prayer
Selection
Remarks (Three Minutes, Please)
Obituary (Read Silently)
Solo
Eulogy
Acknowledgements
Recessional
Postlude
INTERMENT Hillandale Memorial Park
6201 Hillandale Drive Lithonia Georgia 30058
REPAST 4964 Redan Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
Cord Franklin George Turner, Jr.