Martha C. Turner

May 7, 1925 - June 11, 2019

Booneville, KY- Martha C. Turner, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Buckhorn, KY. Martha was born May 7, 1925, on Freeman Fork, in Booneville, KY, a daughter to the late Marion and Orlena Sandlin. She attended Lees College, and Eastern Kentucky University, where she received her degree in education. She taught at Altro School, Stamper school, Morris Fork School, and later retired from Turner Elementary after 30 years of service in the education field, to care for her mother. In her spare-time she enjoyed reading, fishing, dancing, Bluegrass music, and watching her grandchildren clog. Martha was a very giving soul, always helping those in need, and willing to lend a helping hand. She is survived by 1 son Michael (Carol) Turner, 2 granddaughters; Toi (David) Dean, and April (Brandon) Stamper, 4 great-grandsons; Jacob Dean, Jesse Stamper, Jody Stamper, and Jace Stamper, special friend; Wilma Wilson, and many other loving family members and friends. Along with her parents; Marion and Orlena Sandlin, she was preceded in death by her husband Coy Turner, 1 daughter; Eva C. Turner, 1 sister; Juanita Sandlin, 1 granddaughter; Joy Turner, and 1 great-grandson Michael E. Portwood. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Swartzentruber, and Pastor Mike Riley Officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Sandlin Turner Cemetery, located in Buckhorn, KY. Many thanks to Bluegrass Care Navigators for the wonderful care that was shown to Martha and her family. Donations in Martha’s memory can be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators. Pallbearers will be David Dean, Jacob Dean, Brandon Stamper, Jesse Stamper, Jody Stamper, Jace Stamper, Tracy Barrett, Travis Stamper, and Roger Marshall. To leave the family a special message please visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.