Linda (Thrift) Turner

Mrs. Linda Thrift Turner, 74, of Blackshear, passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2024, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

Born in Waycross, GA on November 12, 1949, she lived in Pierce County all her life.  Mrs. Turner was a former clerk for the City of Blackshear and was a member of Walkerville Baptist Church.  She loved shopping and working on crossword puzzles and simply adored Elvis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gordon & Thelma Johnson Thrift.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice “Gator” Turner; and by a sister, Shirley Taylor.

Survivors include her daughter, Stacey Turner of Blackshear; two sisters, Mary Robinson of Springfield, OR and Terrie (Gene) Bray of Middleburg, FL; her canine child, Scout; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Turner will be held Monday afternoon, April 1, 2024, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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