Preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Margaret Coleman Turk and her siblings, Matthew, S.J., David, George, Vincent, Michael, Don, John and Patricia Yoste. She is survived by her sister, Alice Dunbar and many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Sister is survived by her loving Mercy Community.
Sister held positions in education in Catholic schools in Tennessee and Ohio. She served as a Parish Associate and Prison Chaplain. She ministered at Brescia in Owensboro, Kentucky and the office of Sexual Assault Prevention in Lebanon, Virginia.
In 2002, Sister began working at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. During her ministry in Senior Community Services, she wrote grants, developed Parish Nurse Programs, taught alternative stress reduction techniques, and counseled abused women. As a member of the Pastoral Care Team she brought her smiling and caring presence to patients, families and employees. Sister retired in 2016 and moved to Mercy Convent in Nashville, Tennessee to continue her ministry of prayer and service.
Following the legacy of Catherine McCauley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Sister Margaret extended compassion and hospitality. Her commitment to God was reflected by the motto in her ring, “Thy Will Be Done”. Her closeness to God was evidenced by all.
A private funeral will be held at Mercy Convent in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetary.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the Turk family.
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