Wanda Carroll Turner, a devoted servant of faith and cherished member of her community, passed away on March 13, 2025 in Jasper, Alabama. Born on February 13, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wanda lived a life dedicated to ministry, family, and the things that brought her joy.
Wanda’s deep commitment to the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) was evident throughout her life. She served as the State Women’s Ministries President for the states of Alaska, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Western North Carolina, touching countless lives throughout her leadership and unwavering faith. As both a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife, Wanda’s love for the Lord and the Church was at the core of everything she did.
Family was central to Wanda’s life. She is survived by her loving husband, Harvey Turner Sr.; her son Harvey Turner Jr. and his wife Kelley; her sister Diane Worley and her husband Jim; grandchildren Dillon Turner and his wife Kristen, and Sara Turner; great-grandson Luke Turner; as well as nieces Selena, Marti, and Stephanie; and nephew Chad. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Arlie & Zelma Carroll; son Scott Turner; brothers Robert & Bruce Carroll; and sister-in-law Gayle Carroll.
Beyond ministry and family, Wanda found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved to shop QVC, laugh, her Kentucky Wildcats, a song by Engelbert Humperdinck, and a hot cup of plain, black coffee.
Wanda’s legacy is one of faithfulness, love, and joy. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. May her life continue to inspire all who were blessed to share in it.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 18th at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel in Hixson. The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Officiating ministers include Bishop Terry Hart, State Overseer, North Georgia Church of God, Bishop Jonathon Zeigler, Pastor, National Church of God (Washington DC) and Bishop Phillip Walker, Family Ministries Pastor, Sumiton Church of God (AL). Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
