Doris Reed Turner

Published 10:07 pm Thursday, May 18, 2017

Doris Reed Turner, 86, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Dot was born and raised in Jones, and was married to Thurman Turner for 65 years. She loved the Lord and her family and was very dedicated to both. She enjoyed many hobbies during her lifetime, including painting, cooking, birds, growing flowers and collecting antique glassware.  She also adored following her grandchildren’s sports activities and Auburn football. Dot was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Turner is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Thurman Turner; and by her brother, John Reed Jr. She is survived by her son, Hubert Thurman Turner Jr. (Anne Shirley); daughters, Cynthia Turner Williams (Don Allen) and Joyce Turner Peavey (James F.); brother, Bob Ed Reed; sisters, Kathryne Colee, Eleanor Joyner and Janey Reed; grandchildren, Michael Peavey, Jessica Peavey, Christopher Williams (Rebecca), Lisa Silver (Billy) and Don Williams Jr. (Penny); and great-grandchildren, Hunter Williams, Jordan Peavey, Isaiah Peavey, Cami Silver, Luke Silver and Trey Williams.

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The celebration of Dot’s life will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at noon.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Biblical Marriage Institute, P. O. Box 59561, Birmingham, AL 35259. Online donations may be given at www.biblicalmarriageinstitute.org.