Gay Nell (Keller) Turner

Ms.Gay Nell (Keller) Turner, 74 of Dunn, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Ms. Turner's Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at West and Dunn Funeral Home Chapel of Erwin beginning at 6:30 pm. Rev. Jason Williams and Rev. Joanie Williams will be officiating her service. 

A Visitation at West and Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin will immediately follow the funeral service. 

Ms. Turner was survived by her sons, Shannon Turner and wife Christy of Farmington, Ill., Brent Turner and wife Renee of Goldsboro, NC, Shawn Turner and husband David of Raleigh, NC, sister, Barbara Wells and husband Gary of Kingsport, Tenn., grandchildren, Ashley Turner, Phillip Turner, Katherine Turner, Heather Liles, and Amanda Light, great grandchildren, Clay Turner Light and Graham Light, nieces and nephews, Robert (Bobby) Mullins, Rebecca (Becky) Mullins, Amanda (Beth) Mullins, James (Tim) Crocket, Eric Crocket, Mack Honeycutt, Karen Honeycutt, Beth Grills, Robert (Bobby) Turner.

Ms. Turner is preceded in death by her husband, William Phillip Turner.

Special recognition of beloved friends and caregivers: Katherine Mann, Ester Elliott, Heather Dennis, and Agnes Miller.

Gay was born and raised in eastern Tennessee. She married the love of her life William Phillip Turner on July 28th, 1963. Together they brightened many lives. As the mother of 3, she was devoted to her family. Gay was raised in Belvue Christian Church in Kingsport, TN. For the past 30 years, she was a faithful member of Hood Memorial Christian Church in Dunn, NC.  Prior to coming to Erwin, NC she played a vital role in founding 2 Christian churches; the first in Rock Hill, SC and the second in New Berry, SC. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1985. Despite her physical challenges, she never let the disease define her. She never complained, maintained a positive attitude and was truly concerned about others. She lived by a philosophy of “Faith, Family, and Love” which she demonstrated through daily life. We thank God for her and the time she was with us. Her love and example of faith will be missed.

Memorials may be made to the MS Society in lieu of flowers.

Services have been entrusted to West and Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin

Condolences can be made to www.westanddunn.com