Pallbearers 
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE 
(Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein) 
Cornelius Bryant 
Jordan Fields (cousin) 
John Freeman 
Ezra Gipson (Grandson-in-law) 
Marvin Griffin (grandson -in-law) 
George Peterson 
Richard Wallace (nephew) 
Johnny Williams 
Flower Bearers 
Ushers of Elim Baptist Church 
AtcknowCedyements 
The family of Mrs. Viola Turner wishes to express 
their deepest gratitude and appreciation for all 
heartfelt expressions of sympathy and love during 
this time of bereavement. More personal 
acknowledgements will follow at a later date. 
The family 
Final arrangements Entrusted to 
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
2945 Tobacco Road 
Hephzibah, Georgia 
When you walk through the storm, 
Hold your head up high 
And don't be afraid of the dark 
At the end of the storm there's a golden sky 
And the sweet, silver song of a lark. 
Walk on through the wind, 
Walk on through the rain, 
Through your dreams be tossed and blown. 
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart, 
And you'll never walk alone. 
You'll never walk alone. 
Walk one, walk on with hope in your heart 
And you'll never walk alone. 
You'll ne-ever walk alone. 
One of Mrs. Violas Favorite Songs 
S3 Homegoing Service 
CeCe6rating Hie Cife 
of 
Mrs. Viola Hilliard Turner 
May 12, 1920 
May 29, 2007 
Monday, June 4, 2007 
Elim Baptist Church 
2359 Mt. Auburn Street 
Augusta, Georgia 
1:00 P.M. 
Reverend Aaron Williams, Officiating 
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OSituary 
MRS. VIOLA HILLIARD TURNER was bom May 12, 
1920 in Wilkes County. She was converted and baptized at 
an early age at Hilliard Station Baptist Church of 
Washington, Georgia. 
She received her formal education in the public schools of 
Wilkes and Richmond Counties. 
In November of 1940, she was united in Holy matrimony 
to Orlando Turner, Sr. who preceded her in death. To this 
union, Marlene, Orlando, Jr. and James were bom. 
Mrs. Turner united with Elim Baptist in the early 1960s and 
served as a faithful member of the Sanctuary Choir and the 
Elim Baptist Church Senior Mission. 
She retired from the Medical College of Georgia after 30 
years of employment. 
She leaves to celebrate her legacy, a devoted daughter, 
Marlene (Ulysses) Watkins, Augusta, Ga.; two sons, 
Orlando Turner, Jr. of West Covina, California and James 
Turner of Los Angeles, California. One sister, Della 
Ashmore of Washington, Georgia; a sister-in-law Hazel 
Jordan, Augusta, Georgia; Five grandchildren, Mia 
(Marvin) Griffin of Swansea, Illinois; Michelle (Aaron) 
Williams of Garland, Texas, Velika (John) Mosquera of 
Long Beach, California, Monica Watkins of Atlanta, 
Georgia, Marcia (Ezra) Gipson of Antioch, Tennessee, four 
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, 
other relatives and friends. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
A Long Way to Heaven 
Reverend Nathaniel Irvin, Pastor 
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church 
Presiding 
Processional 
Song Selection Elim Baptist Church Choir 
Invocation Pastor Harvey Fields 
1 was told that it's a long way to Heaven 
And that we all must go alone 
And that even though we leave family here, 
This was never meant to be our home 
I heard that it's a long way to Heaven 
and that you've finally left to go 
You've been getting ready for years 
Waiting because we loved you so. 
Old Testament Reading New Testament Reading 
(Psalm 90 1-12) 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 
Rev. Nathaniel Irvin 
Solo Mrs. Melaine Freeman 
Reflections: 
Deacon Ellis Johnson-As a Choir Member 
Deacon Latimer Stokes-As a Church Member 
Dr. Audrey J. Wood-As a Mission Member 
Family Tribute 
Acknowledgments 
Solo 
Words of Comfort 
Mrs. Mia Griffin 
(Granddaughter) 
Ms. Alzater Johnson 
Ms. Andriette Fields 
Rev. Aaron Williams 
(Grandson-in-law) 
I know that it's a long way to Heaven 
And that there is only one-way in 
Thank you for a life that led us closer 
To The Savior, we now call Lord and Friend. 
1 know that it's a long way to Heaven 
And when I get there, I want God's grace 
To let me hear you joke and laugh again 
and to see your smile light up your face. 
I know that it's a long way to Heaven, 
And that our hearts at times will quake 
From the sadness deep within our souls 
Because of the void your leaving makes. 
I know that it's a long way to Heaven 
Some leave early and others leave late 
But those arriving in Heaven 
Find the welcome mat of "rest" that waits. 
Recessional 
Internment 
Elim Baptist Church Choir 
Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens 
So I'm glad that you are in Heaven 
And that you have finally made it home 
Away from the pain and trials of this world... and 
I can almost hear the Savior as he says "Welcome Home & 
Well Done". 
Repast 
Elim Baptist Church 
Mia Watkins Griffin