Mary Turner Obituary Mary Presson Turner July 21, 1939 － January 17, 2024 Franklin － Mary Presson Turner, 84, widow of Meredith Aubrey "Dickie" Turner, went to be with her Lord January 17, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Willie Henry Presson and Edith Story Presson. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Margie Hunnings, Maude Presson, William Francis, Calvin Francis, Fletcher Francis, and Vernon Francis and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Turner. Mary was a retired school bus driver for Franklin Public Schools and a former activity bus driver for The Village at Woods Edge. She was a volunteer at Cooperative Ministry in Franklin and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Terry T. Davis, Deborah E. Turner (Dennis), and Edith T. Scott (Dale); a son, Meredith A. Turner, Jr.; six grandchildren, David Liverman, Amy Vaughan, April Liverman, Brian Bailey (Mandy), Spencer Scott, and Meredith Scott; nine great grandchildren, Courtney, Katelyn (Tyler), Cody, Brittany, Blake, Dylan (Zoe), Shelby, Savannah, and Ryne; three great-great grandchildren, Jamison, Korie, and Mavelyn; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 3PM Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the General Fund of Beaver Dam Baptist Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministry. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 19, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Turner 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-turner-obituary?id=54144669 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mary Presson Turner, 84, of Franklin, died 17 January 2024. She was a retired school bus driver for Franklin Public Schools and former activity bus driver for The Village at Woods Edge. Mary volunteered at Cooperative Ministry and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held at 3 PM Sunday, 21 January 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Mary Turner Obituary Mary Presson Turner 21 July 1939 - 17 January 2024 Franklin - Mary Presson Turner, 84, widow of Meredith Aubrey "Dickie" Turner, went to be with her Lord 17 January 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Willie Henry Presson and Edith Story Presson. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Margie Hunnings, Maude Presson, William Francis, Calvin Francis, Fletcher Francis, and Vernon Francis and a daughter in law, Nancy Turner. Mary was a retired school bus driver for Franklin Public Schools and a former activity bus driver for The Village at Woods Edge. She was a volunteer at Cooperative Ministry in Franklin and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Terry T. Davis, Deborah E. Turner (Dennis), and Edith T. Scott (Dale); a son, Meredith A. Turner, Jr.; six grandchildren, David Liverman, Amy Vaughan, April Liverman, Brian Bailey (Mandy), Spencer Scott, and Meredith Scott; nine great grandchildren, Courtney, Katelyn (Tyler), Cody, Brittany, Blake, Dylan (Zoe), Shelby, Savannah, and Ryne; three great great grandchildren, Jamison, Korie, and Mavelyn; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, 21 January 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the General Fund of Beaver Dam Baptist Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministry. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Presson Turner | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | 21 July 1939; Franklin | | Death | 17 January 2024; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------| | Mary Presson Turner | Decedent | Franklin | | Meredith Aubrey Dickie Turner | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Willie Henry Presson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Edith Story Presson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Terry T. Davis | Child | Unknown | | Deborah E. Turner | Child | Unknown | | Edith T. Scott | Child | Unknown | | Meredith A. Turner, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Nancy Turner | Predeceased Daughter-in-law | --- | | Margie Hunnings | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Maude Presson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | William Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Calvin Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Fletcher Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Vernon Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary was a retired school bus driver for Franklin Public Schools. 2. She was a former activity bus driver for The Village at Woods Edge. 3. Mary volunteered at Cooperative Ministry in Franklin. 4. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. 5. Mary was born and raised in Franklin. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|------------ | | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | 19 January 2024 |