Harryette A Turner

Harryette was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1936 to Hugh and Hattie Anderson.

She graduated from Shades Valley High School and went on to attend Judson College. She worked for many years raising her children and participating in different philanthropy clubs including the Village Garden Club and the Carousel Dance Club. In addition to being a member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church, Harryette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Her greatest joys were raising her children, spending time with her family and friends. No matter what she was doing, she was sure to share her strong opinions and steadfast love for those closest to her.

Harryette is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Hattie Anderson; her daughter, Lori Carmichael (Dan); her sister, Sondra Floyd; and her husband of 64 years, Gordon Gerald Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Billman; her sons, Bo (Jamie) and Brad (Aimee) Turner; and her grandchildren: Jay Billman (Kaleigh), Catie Pledger (Alan), Maggie Widman (Taylor), Anne Morgan Eliever (Kerry), Trey Turner, Anderson Pell (Buddy), Bradford Turner (Rachel), Elizabeth Hereford (Reed), and Mary Douglas Craft (Zach); her great grandchildren: Waverly, Kane, Anderson, Addie James, Mary Byron and Jameson Turner.

The family wants to extend sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Kawaitta Debruce (KK). KK was a consistent loving presence during the later years of Harryette’s life. The family also wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills. The care givers and community enriched her life during the years she called it home.

A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mountain Brook Baptist Church.