Edoenna Penn Turner, 94, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home.
Edoenna was born in Mounds, Illinois on July 31, 1927 to Marshall and Sallie (Word) Penn. She owned and operated T’s Shoppe Ladies Clothing in La Center for 23 years, worked at JC Penny’s, and was an Artistry beauty consultant. Edoenna had been a member of Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church since 1948 and led congregational singing for several years. She was the Director of the Children’s Junior Choir for 60 years. Edoenna was a member of the Ballard County Homemakers and held several offices over the years. She was a member of the Ballard County 4-H Council and held office at the state level. Edoenna and her husband, Elwood, were named Ballard County Chamber Citizens of the year in 2007.
Edoenna is survived by her husband of 74 years, Elwood Turner; one daughter, Teresa (Mark) Higdon of Paducah; one son, Ricky (Shawn) Turner of Paducah; two grandchildren, Tera (Teddy) Bichon of Franklin, Tennessee and Razi (Misty) Overby of Kevil; two great-grandchildren, Brooks Bichon and Collins Bichon; one sister, Alice Flowers of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Billie Willis.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Highway 286 in Gage, KY with Rev. Drew Gray officiating.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations made in memory of Mrs. Edoenna Penn Turner to Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church; 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil, KY 42053.
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