Helen Jean Turner
September 19, 1934 - December 21, 2015
Mrs. Helen Tyra Turner, age 81, of Austell, passed away on December 21, 2015. She had been a Volunteer Candy Striper at Cobb Hospital after retiring from Target, after working for twenty years for the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. She was born on September 19, 1934 in Philcambell, Alabama to William Roy and Myrtle Holcombe Tyra. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Roy Lee Turner; children: Ron Turner of Austell, Cheryl Rainwater of Felton, Rick Turner of Douglasville, and Roger Turner of Monroe; brothers: Royce Tyra of Franklin, Georgia, Jimmy Tyra and Tommy Tyra of Buchanan; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two greatgrandbabies. The family received friends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 4 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM ( in state 12:30 ) on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Lithia Springs Church of Christ with Rev. Larry Acuff officiating. Burial followed at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens
Mrs. Helen Tyra Turner, age 81, of Austell, passed away on December 21, 2015. She had been a Volunteer Candy Striper at Cobb Hospital after retiring from Target, after working for twenty years for the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. She was... View Obituary & Service Information