Gay Nell (Keller) Turner

Gay Nell (Keller) Turner, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Gay was born and raised in eastern Tennessee. She married the love of her life William Phillip Turner on July 28th, 1963. Together they brightened many lives. As the mother of 3, she was devoted to her family. Gay was raised in Belvue Christian Church in Kingsport, TN. For the past 30 years, she was a faithful member of Hood Memorial Christian Church in Dunn, NC. Prior to coming to Erwin, NC she played a vital role in founding 2 Christian churches; the first in Rock Hill, SC and the second in New Berry, SC. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1985. Despite her physical challenges, she never let the disease define her. She never complained, maintained a positive attitude and was truly concerned about others. She lived by a philosophy of "Faith, Family, and Love" which she demonstrated through daily life. We thank God for her and the time she was with us. Her love and example of faith will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Phillip Turner.

Gay Nell is survived by her sons, Shannon Turner and wife Christy of Farmington Ill, Brent Turner and wife Renee' of Goldsboro NC, Shawn Turner and husband David of Raleigh NC; sister, Barbara Wells and husband Gary of Kingsport TN; grandchildren, Ashley Turner, Phillip Turner, Katherine Turner, Heather Liles, and Amanda Light; Great grandchildren, Clay Turner Light and Graham Light; nieces and nephews, Robert (Bobby) Mullins, Rebecca (Becky) Mullins, Amanda (Beth) Mullins, James (Tim) Crocket, Eric Crocket, Mack Honeycutt, Karen Honeycutt, Beth Grills, and Robert (Bobby) Turner.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1p.m. Monday, December 18, 2017, at East Lawn Memorial Park.

A special thanks to her beloved friends and caregivers, Kathrine Mann, Ester Elliott, Heather Dennis, and Agnes Miller.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National MS Society,
P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.

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