Jeanette Turner

Mrs. Jeanette Cartner Turner, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Jeanette was born April 16, 1937 in Iredell County to Clyde and Blanche Cartner.  On the day she graduated from Harmony High School in 1955, she began working at R.J. Reynolds and held many positions there until her retirement 32 years later.  She was a member of several clubs and organizations, most notably The Red Hat Society, the “Memories of Santa” Club, and the T.P.A.  She also served as secretary of Woodman Life and as a Team Mom of South Little League.  She attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.  Jeanette was preceded in death by her brother, Herman Cartner, and her sister-in-law, Carol Turner Forrest.

Jeanette is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Turner; son, Alex Turner and wife Patricia; grandchildren, Rodolfo Rivera, Camila Rivera, and Micaela Rivera; sister, Coleen Peacock (Gil); sisters-in-law, Mary Hilton, Carolyn Cartner, and Elizabeth Leonard (Ralph); brothers-in-law, Steve Turner (Hilda) and Norman Forrest; stepbrothers, Larry Harbin and Thomas Harbin (Vicki); niece, Saundra Forrest; and nephews, Phillip Forrest (Grace), Alan Bowles (Kelly), Andy Bowles (Melissa), Chad Forrest (Kelly), Ben Forrest, and J.B. Turner.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Parklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. Mary Miller officiating.  Jeanette will lie in state on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 1 – 4 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL, 60673-1263 or Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church/Love Fund, 4265 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem, NC  27127.