Willa Mae Turner
(December 24, 1932 - March 3, 2019)

Willa Mae Turner "Willie", 86, of Huntington, WV passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born on December 24, 1932 in Macon, GA to the late parents, Samuel James Perkins and Lizzie (Jordan) Perkins.  She is preceded in death, along with her parents, her husband, Edward Vernell Turner; daughter, Angelica “Ann” Turner; son, Christopher Gene Turner, sister, Lizzie Perkins-Richardson; and grandson, Caleb Turner.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory; daughters, Doresia “Cookie” Turner-Goodson, Pamela Sue Turner, Urania E. Turner-Gilmore (Ronald); and son, Edward Von Turner (Shirl).  Also surviving is her sister, Ethel B. Perkins-Pierson; 12 grandchildren: Mikki Harbison (Keith), Malann Turner (Natalie), Micheal Turner, Mitchell “Sam” Turner (Kim), Jerome "Mitch" Goodson (Katie), Steven Goodson (Christa), Christopher A. Thompson, Maeghan E. Turner-Gilmore, Chandler Turner and Carrington Turner; great-grandchildren: Natiah Danielle Turner, Olivia Turner, Xavier Quintrell, Joshua Hinchman, Amilia Bailes-Hurt (Duane), Camille Tuner, Quenton Avery Sheffield, Jyles Goodson, Ethan Goodson, Kenya Turner and Sameeka “Sammie Mae” Turner; numerous great-great-grandchildren; special friend Mildred Pierson-Atwell and special nephew, Gary Perkins (Carita), other nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members and friends.  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Full Gospel Assembly with Bishop Samuel R. Moore and Pastor Gary Perkins, officiating.  Family will welcome friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home and at 11:00 A.M. at the church.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.