Kerri Turner

Kerri Alayna Turner, 45 of Dallas, died Tuesday, February 26th, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 on Tuesday March 5th at Mayes Ward-Dobbins funeral home and internment at 3:00 at Kennesaw Memorial the same day. Kerri was an entrepreneur who successfully ran her own cleaning business for over 20 years. She was a tough, motivated business woman who operated seamlessly in the mostly male world of construction. Her toughness was complimented by her warm and disarming smile, wit and genuine nature that made you feel like you were one of the most important people in the world. She was a “straight shooter” so you always knew where you stood with her but her inviting and warm personality drew people close to her, as many can attest who counted her as a friend. During her many stays in the hospital, the nurses gravitated to her because her love for life and people was evident in her smile but also in the courage and toughness with which she battled her illness. Above all, she loved her family and was at her happiest when spending time with them at home, the beach or any setting that involved family. She loved spending time with her husband Rick, watching her son Ross play sports, Alayna dance and spending time with her best friend and oldest daughter, Kayla. She taught them to value their faith, family and to conduct themselves with class and dignity. She always put her family first and was a devoted mother and wife. Kerri was someone who liked to be out an about and on the go. She loved shopping, decorating her new house and bragging about the great deals she procured while shopping Marietta. Unfortunately, in the last six months her cancer robbed her of the ability to be mobile and do what she loved. We know now she is in a new spiritual body and made whole again and no longer suffering and that she is on the go again as reflected in Isaiah 40:31: “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”. We will always love you and miss you Kerri! Kerri is survived by her husband Rick, daughter Kayla and Alayna, and her son Ross. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to The Ovarian Cancer Institute at www.ovarianinstitute.org.

Kerri Turner

March 10, 1973 - February 26, 2019