Edna Simmons Turner

Edna was born on September 8, 1921, in Winston-Salem to the late Claude R. Simmons and Maggie Burwell Simmons. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Turner, Jr. She was a previous member of First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem prior to her moving. Edna retired from Winston-Salem School system. Edna was able to enjoy seeing five generations of her family when her great grandson Jordan was born. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.

She is survived by her daughter, Diann Reeves and her husband, Ray of Atlanta, GA; son, Danny Turner Michaels and spouse, Orlando Alexander of Pasadena, CA; grandchildren, Kimberly D. Myers and her husband, Timothy of Advance, Gregory Small and his wife, Juliet of L.A., CA; great grandsons, Jordan and Joseph Myers; and a sister, Hilda Berger of Greensboro, NC.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6th at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Frank Vogler and Sons Funeral Home, Reynolda Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Embracing Hospice, 8013 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30041.