Dorothy W Turney

Dorothy W. (Wilson) Turney, 88, died on Sun., Apr 3, 2016 at her home in Baldwin City, KS surrounded by her family. From birth until she passed Dorothy nurtured and cared for those around her. She came into this world on Apr 27, 1927 the daughter of Loyce N. & Bennie (Usrey) Wilson with the passing of her mother she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Willie and Dewey Usrey of Sawyer, OK. On Apr 13, 1944 she was united in marriage to Joseph B. Turney. They were blessed with three children: Carol, Linda, and Richard. Dorothy graduated from Denison, TX High School (1945) and earned her Bachelors, Masters and Educational Specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University. She worked ceaselessly as a classroom teacher, speech pathologist and reading specialist while raising her children and keeping the household running on an even keel. She took great pride in her many accomplishments. Her greatest joys were reading, cooking for those she loved, her church work, and most having her family (especially the children) close to her. She is preceded in death by her Father, Loyce; Mother, Bennie and brother; LN Wilson. Surviving family in include her husband of 72 years, Joe of the home; her sister June Tapley, Paris, Texas; children; Carol Robison, Baldwin City, KS; Linda Kay Schieffer, West Branch, IA; and Richard Glen Turney, Overland Park, KS. She also leaves 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren to honor her. Dorothy will be honored and remembered at a memorial on Apr 9, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. at Ives Chapel, 1018 Miami Street, Baldwin City, KS. We encourage family and friend to come and tell their stories and express condolences at their leisure. An addition service will be held on Apr 19, at 11:00a.m., First Christian Church, 301 E Kirk Street, Hugo, OK with inurnment at Mt. Olivet in Hugo, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ives Chapel, Baldwin City or First Christian Church, Hugo, OK.