In Memory of

Eileen

Theresa

Turner

(Murphy)

Obituary for Eileen Theresa Turner (Murphy)

Eileen T. Turner, 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 14, 2019. Eileen was born on June 19, 1937 in New York City, New York the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Murphy. Eileen and to all that knew her, was a caring and loving person who touched the lives of all that knew her. She met her husband Willie R. Turner in New York while he was stationed there with the Army. He preceded her in death in February of 2019. They were married in 1958 and raised their five children while traveling the world as an Army family. Eileen was totally dedicated to her family and worked tirelessly to provide them a loving and caring home. Eileen had many passions. She was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to music, eating ice cream, and drinking a nice cold Pepsi. She was very compassionate and donated to many charities throughout the years but held a special place in her heart for giving to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Most of all, Eileen loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She loved when the family came together and gather at her house, filling her house with great food, lots of laughs, crazy children and lots of love. Surviving are her children, Mary (Dan Borton) Howell, Shirley Butler, Ray (Penny) Turner, Nancy (Roman) Luna, Patrick (Jennifer) Turner; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Willie "Ray" Turner; and her siblings, Dorothy Cavallone, Margie Ramsaur, Tom Murphy and Billy Murphy. Service is 3 pm, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 1 pm until the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.