Tonya Turner

Funeral services for Tonya Denise Turner, 63, Lawrence will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  She died September 1, 2012 at her home in Lawrence.

She was born on June 26, 1949 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Henry Vernon, Sr. and Donna Cooper Morrison.

She retired from Jostens in Topeka.

She married Ike Turner on November 15, 1974 in Lawrence, KS.  He preceded her in death on September 21, 2010.

She is survived by two daughters, Felicia Denman, Charlotte, NC, Mia Denman, Jackson, MS; her mother, Donna Morrison, Lawrence; six sisters, Stephanie Morrison, Lawrence; Stacy Morrison, Seattle, WA; Tranice Jones, Wichita; Angela Morrison, Lawrence; Demetria Morrison, Lawrence; Annette Dabney, Lawrence; two brothers, Henry Morrison, Jr. and Edward Morrison, both of Lawrence; five grandchildren, Courtney Denman, Greenville, NC; Alana, Amber, Janae, Josie Denman all of Jackson, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Vernon, Sr.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 12:00 noon at the mortuary.

 

9 Condolences

  1. Nikelle Terry on September 4, 2012 at 11:22 am

    God knew best aunty when he called you home to be with him. God knew your body was tired, worn and was over due for rest. I know that I will see you again because we both served the same God, but I miss you so dearly. It is hard to let Go and Let God when it someone as dear to you as you were to me. I love you aunty and I know you loved me too. No more pain and he made you new. Love always your niece Nikelle Terry Kansas City, Mo.



  2. Larry E Denman on September 4, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    God has called you home..Rest in Peace



  3. The Cooper Family: Uncle Maurice Children on September 5, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Our hearts are with you during this time and may God hold you in his protective arms and the memories bring you comfort.
    The Cooper Family
    Uncle Maurice Children



  4. The Cooper Family: Uncle Maurice Children on September 5, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Our hearts are with you during this time and may God hold you in his protective arms and the memories bring you comfort.
    The Cooper Family
    Uncle Maurice Children



  5. Sharon Sanders on September 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I would like to say i am deeply sorrow for your lost. Mia, I love u n the girls n if u ever need to talk or a shoulder to cry on i am here. Keepin your family in my prayers



  6. Mr. Kim R. Wrench on September 6, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Dear Friends,

    On behalf of my family please know our thoughts are with you all during this time.

    Ms.Christine Anthony and family.
    Mr.Kim R Wrench.

    Donna,I hope you remember us my mom was married to Jimmy Anthony we used to live in lawrence on New York Street.

    I also went to school with your kids and was a yell leader at Ku with Annette.

    All my love,
    Mr.Kim R.Wrench



  7. Rufus St.Clair on September 7, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    To the family: May The Lord be with you during this time of loss. I will be praying for you and I am sure that The Lord will have His Holy Spirit comfort you.

    God bless,

    Rufus St.Clair



  8. Nancy J Dixon on September 7, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Tonya will pain no more cry no more and she can smile and be happy with OUR FATHER and those that preceeded her in death. WHAT A SPECIAL PERSON SHE WAS!!! ALWAYS A SMILE ALWAYS A HUG ALWAYS A KIND WORD THAT IS THE MEMORY WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE !!!! TONYA IS FINE NOW!!! MISS HER BUT KNOW THAT SHE IS OK.



  9. Helen Pendleton Rumbaut on September 7, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Tonya was my classmate in Lawrence from the time we were little girls. She had those big beautiful eyes and ready smile. She was friendly and sweet. I will miss her. May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ surround all her loved ones during this difficult time.



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