Agnes A. Turner

Miss. Agnes Ann Turner, affectionately known as "Sister,” passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. She was 72 years old and was born April 28, 1951, in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of the late Boyd Turner, Jr., and Odessa Wilson Turner.

"Sister" was a lifelong resident of High Point, NC, and attended the public schools. She was a faithful member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, High Point, NC, first under the leadership of the late Dr. J.W. Flake and now under   Bishop Reginald B. Kellam. She was a member of the Missionary Ministry and Senior Choir, which she loved dearly.

“Sister” was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was happy to fellowship with them. She would always remind us that she was the oldest, and we weren't going to forget it. "Sister" enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, going out to eat, traveling, and walking. She would also remind us to be on time and not get up late when picking her up. She was an active participant in the Southside Reunion, never forgetting her roots. 

Agnes trademark smile, distinctive laugh, kind, generous, and loving spirit will always be remembered. Although we will deeply miss her, her memory will live on forever in our hearts. She will continue to inspire us to live our lives with love and kindness towards others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest son, Robert Junior Turner; three brothers, James Turner, Gary Turner, and Jimmie Turner; sister, Angie Turner; and niece, Adrienne Turner.

Survivors to cherish her memories are her youngest son, Emery Turner; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Turner of Thomasville, NC; granddaughter, Chassidy, Vanessa and Zaria; grandsons, Montrez, Robert, Aaron, Micah, Solomon and Dequon (Miranda); eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Watson, Evelyn   Covington, Gloria Turner and Catherine Turner; one brother, Willie Turner all of High Point, NC; special aunt, Mable Turner; special uncle, Jimmie Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 715 W. Willis Avenue, High Point, North Carolina. The family will receive visitors and friends at the church from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. The Service will begin at 12:30 p.m.

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