Lois Byrum Turner

Lois Marie Byrum Turner, 87, formerly of US 158 Business West, Gatesville, NC, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Carolina House of Elizabeth City. Mrs. Turner was born in Chowan County on March 19, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Baker and Belle Byrum. A homemaker, she was a member of Gatesville Baptist Church, and the former Gates County Chapter #335, The Order of The Eastern Star, where she had served as Worthy Matron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Haywood A. Turner, by sisters Marybelle Bass and Sarah Casper, and by brothers, Carroll, Rufus, Raye, Baker, Jarvis, and Edward Lee Byrum. Surviving are her sons, Edward A. Turner and wife Glenda of Camden and Dr. Harold L. Turner and wife Dwan of Elizabeth City; six grandchildren, Allen Turner and wife Sharon, and their daughter Emma Grace, Jay Turner and wife Tori, and Kathy, Michael, Sarah, and Laura Turner. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Gatesville Baptist Church by Dr. David Turner. A private burial will follow in the Gatesville Cemetery. Friends may join the family Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, in the church social hall immediately following the service on Wednesday, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gatesville Baptist Church, or to the Gates County Rescue Squad, both in Gatesville, NC 27938. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.