Thelma L.(aka Big Mama or Red) Turner
November 10, 2017
Thelma L. Turner aka (Big Mama or Red) was born in Gloster, Mississippi, April 3, 1932, to Nolan and Grace McClain. She passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter by her side on November 10, 2017. She owned and operated her own business Perfection Cleaners & Thelma's Record Shop. She also worked at Ford Motor Company for 15 years and retired in 1990. She was preceded in death by her son, William A. Turner Jr. and son-in law, Emory G. Whittington Jr.; parents, Nolan and Grace McClain; sisters, Virgina (Lester) Neyland, Diane Wormely; brothers, Will Henry, Lee Earl (Mattie) and Billy and Clyde McClain. Leaving to cherish her loving memories is her daughter, Joyce A. Whittington; grandchildren, Regina Whittington, William Turner III (Pansi), Sharonda (Mark) Dorsey, Emory Whittington III, Juwanna (Ronnie) Young; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and a host of family members and friends. Visitation will be Thursday 4 p.m. followed by 5 p.m. services at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, 572 Nebraska Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43504.
Thelma L. Turner aka (Big Mama or Red) was born in Gloster, Mississippi, April 3, 1932, to Nolan and Grace McClain. She passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter by her side on November 10, 2017. She owned and operated her own business... View Obituary & Service Information
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