Sarah Estelle (Thornton) Turner

Mrs. Sarah Estelle Thornton Turner, 93, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2024, at her son’s residence in Blackshear.

Born in Tampa, FL on February 2, 1931, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life.  The most important role she played, next to being a mother and grandmother, was loving the Lord and serving her Christian faith.  She loved her family and taking care of the babies, especially cooking for them.  She was also known for giving very good advice.  She was a member of Blackshear Church of God.

She was a daughter of the late Omer and Lizzie Sinclair Thornton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, J. Hugh Turner; her daughter, Sarah Joanne Turner; both of her sisters, Mary Lou Ammons and Annette Odum; and both of her brothers, Clyde Thornton and Albert Thornton.

Survivors include her sons, Larry Hugh (Denice) Turner and Phillip Andrew Turner, all of Blackshear; three grandchildren, James Hugh “Jay” (Christine Denise) Turner, Sarah Michelle (Jerry) Carver, and Gage Bray; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Madison Turner, Tristan Hugh Turner, Sarah Alexis (Brett Ashton) Adams, and Jeremiah Isaac Carver; a special friend, Abby Horne; her caregivers, Marie Carter and Laneshia Williams; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

A memorial service for Mrs. Turner will be held Monday afternoon, December 30, 2024, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Hughes, Mr. Larry Turner, and Pastor Sarah Carver officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

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

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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