Helen Lucille

Turner

Helen Lucille Turner daughter of the late Gertrude Burns Thompson and Hosea Mell was born at Piedmont, Missouri, on September 3, 1929. She departed this life at her daughter's home in Ballwin, Missouri, on March 15, 2016, at the age of 86.

On December 25, 1948 in Piedmont, Missouri, Helen was united in marriage to Howard Leo Turner Sr. and to this union five children were born. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2005. Helen was of the Methodist Faith. Her hobbies included reading, sewing and cooking. Helen's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three sisters, Dorothy, Audrey and Gloria.

Helen is survived by two sons, Howard Leo Turner Jr. and Buddy Turner both of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Debra Turner of Washington, Missouri, Susan Hogue of Ellington, Missouri, Tammy Wegman and husband Chris of Ballwin, Missouri, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Edward Thompson Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Graveside Services will be held at Massie Cemetery on Saturday, March 19th at 1 PM

Minister: Marvin Richards

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri