Catherine Turner
1929 - 2020
Catherine Louise Turner
WHEELERSBURG-As we have lost, Heaven has gained another angel. Catherine Louise Turner, 90 of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away March 27, 2020 at her home with family by her side. She was born May 1, 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Morrison. Growing up in New Boston, Ohio during The Great Depression, the Ohio River Flood of ’37 and World War II created a lasting impression on her childhood. Fearing the dangers of the Portsmouth Steel Mill strike and seeking a peaceful life, her parents moved the family “up Germany Hollow” to the country. There Catherine attended 4th grade in a one room school in Vernon. She went on to graduate from Bloom Township High School where she excelled musically as well as academically. Those talents helped carry her throughout her 40+ year career as organist and choir director for Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Wheelersburg, Ohio. It was during those earlier years at Saint Peter’s where she met an altar boy named Forest “Bud” Turner. Over many masses, holy days, church picnics and square dances, they served and played until their wedding day on April 19, 1952. Bud and Catherine raised six children on Turner Farms. They would say their greatest accomplishment was seeing their children succeed. With that achievement came much hard work and sacrifice. Catherine was a person of deep faith, moral compass and good stock. Her role as wife, mother, and farmer was as woven into the fabric of her soul as the beads around a rosary. Her hospitality and excellent cooking always planned for one more unannounced visitor at mealtime. As an advisor to the “Lickrunners” 4H club, young girls learned with first place precision how to lay a pattern, tailor a dress or make their first Snickerdoodle. Catherine had a talent for decorating her home and a green thumb for growing her floral gardens from seed. No one could keep up with her tireless life as a farmer’s wife – from riding the tractors at 5 am to grading eggs, packing corn, maintaining the greenhouses and sneaking out after midnight to prepare boxes for the next day’s produce. God’s work. Catherine Turner is survived by her three sons, Tom (Becky) Turner, John (Lisa) Turner and Richard Turner; three daughters, Becki (Lou) Schoettle, Regina (Dan) Damiani and Cathee (Bill) Winegardner; two sisters, Maryann (Dave) Sommer, Patricia (Bill) Niemer; twelve grandchildren, Tom, Jackie, Andrew Turner; Louis Schoettle, Anna, Paul and Joe Damiani; Christopher, Matthew and Peter Winegardner; Corey and Emily Turner and three great granddaughters, Mia and Caroline Archer and Lucy. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Forest “Bud” Turner, April 17, 2015; brother, Carl Morrison; four sisters, Norma Bauman, Dorothy Bihl, Ruth Bihl and Eleanor Niemer. Due to health restrictions, a private graveside service will take place with Father Joseph Yokum officiating. Burial will be at Saint Peter Catholic Church cemetery, Wheelersburg, Ohio. A funeral mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the Turner family suggests memorial contributions can be made in her honor to your favorite charity or to the Priests of Scioto County: Attn: Fr. Joseph Yokum, Scioto Catholic Office, 514 Market Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 or you can also plant a beautiful spring flower in her name. She’d like that. Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrison-pyles.com.
Condolences
Mabel Tanner
I am so sorry for your loss - I am sure she left wonderful memories and taught many lessons along the way; expecting nothing in return but a huge return she did get. All of you were so blessed to have such a wonderful mother in your lives. God bless you today and always.
Rhonda Paciocco
Sending condolences the the family of Catherine. Reading her obituary displays what a true loss this is. Catherine was definitely a special soul. May you and your family find comfort knowing you are loved by family and friends. Stay healthy and safe. Hugs and prayers
Eileen Hilderbrand
Condolences to the Morrison/Turner families. Catherine was a beautiful lady, cousin and neighbor. ????
Wanda Dengel
Dear Becki, Lou, and Louis ... I didn't know your mother/grandmother but I do remember Louis in class and how he excelled academically like his grandmother. I also remember how kind, gracious, and generous you were, Becki and Lou. It is evident that your mother/grandmother was an exemplary role model for all of you. She and all of your family will be in my daily prayers.
Melinda Schrader Stevens
Dear Turner Family, So sorry to hear of your lovely mother's passing! What a wonderful obituary...whenever I would see your mother, she was always going at it 90 miles an hour lol! What a wonderful and charming lady! I will plant extra flowers this year in her memory...beautiful flowers for a beautiful person. Love to all- The Stevens' Family and Schrader Family
Cheryl and Brian Bays
We are so very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bob, Jenny and Bo Shirey
Prayers and sympathy for all the Turner family.
Cyndi Walburn Pennington
Please accept my condolences for mother. I had the please of knowing her through 4-H and some of you throughfamily and friendship. Prayers for comfort at this time.
Melissa & Tim Dearfield
Hello Tom & Becky. Mike Raike sent me this beautiful obituary of your dear mother's passing, Tom. Tim & I are deeply sorry for you loss. She sure sounded like a wonderful, strong, kindhearted, woman. God rest her soul for she is with Him now.? God bless you both and all of the family with the strength to endure this sadness. You both take care & be safe during these times. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. ??? Love, Melissa & Tim?