Mrs. Ella Mae Turner, age 67 of Centre, passed away on August 19, 2025,
at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, August 23rd at Grace
Pointe Church of God with Pastor Shane Swafford officiating. Her family
will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday, August 22nd at the
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors include her sons, John (Jenny) Cowan and Bradley (Laura Barry)
Knoop; Grandchildren, Austin Weidholz, Alexander (Jaime) Cowan;
Great-grandchildren, Joseph, Samuel, and Eleanor Cowan; Mother, Imogene
(David) Lykins; Step-daughter, Dana Olson; Brother, “Bubbie” Ray
(Eyvone) Turner.
Pallbearers will be John Cowan, Bradley Knoop, Ray Turner, Wayne Helton,
Chase Burnes, Alex Cowan, and Austin Weidholz.
Ella was a woman of faith who loved with all her heart. She was always
there for those who needed her, whether it was a kind word of advice, or
a swift kick in the pants. Her generosity was unmatched, both as a loyal
member of her congregation, and as a neighbor and friend. She loved to
spend her time with family, her friends, playing Mahjong and cards, and
traveling around for new experiences. She especially enjoyed traveling
to see her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After her
retirement, she could be found jet-setting around the Caribbean,
spending time at her church and with the Women’s Group, playing with her
dogs, and occasionally yelling at the TV when Kentucky Basketball was
on. She will be remembered, not only for all she did for others
throughout her life, but for how she touched the hearts of all those
that came into her life.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ray Turner, and step-mother,
Shirley Turner.
The family would like to thank all those who extended prayers, food, and
empathy, as well as the Congregation of Grace Pointe Church of God.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
