Ellen Mae Turner, age 99, of Woodstock, GA passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Ellen was born on February 11, 1923, in Springfield, Missouri.

Ellen graduated from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri.  When the war started, Ellen heard they were in need of women to help build fighter jets.  She attended Sheet Metal School and was sent to Kansas City Missouri to become Rosie the Riveter and she helped assemble B-25 jets.

Ellen loved to dance.  She also enjoyed bowling in leagues.  She held the honor of Master Bridge player and played in numerous tournaments.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenton W. Turner (Nov. 4, 1988, at age 63); her sister, Sue Picardy; her brother, George Forbes, Jr.; and her son, Richard Turner.  Ellen also lost her mother, Opal Forbes, when she was a child.  Her father, George Forbes, Sr., and Step-Mother, Avo, have also passed away.

She is survived by her daughter, Trish Thomford; grandchildren, Lynn Boling (husband Jonathan); Amy Hayhurst (husband Michael); great-grandchildren, Bailey and Logan Boling, and Holly and Holden Hayhurst.

Ellen was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City for 35 years and served as a Deacon and an Elder.  Ellen loved singing in the choir.  When she moved to Woodstock, she joined the First Baptist Church of Woodstock.  She loved singing and traveling with the Senior  Choir.  She also was a member of the Widows Club and the Red Hat Club.  Ellen loved her Sunday School class and especially loved spending time with her family.

In lieu of flowers, we request a donation to Agape Hospice Care .  Note:  if you prefer to make a donation in memory of Ellen Turner, your donation needs to go to the Hospice Foundation of America .

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.LakesideFuneralHomeGa.com .

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, Ga 30188, Phone: 770-293-2757, is honored to assist Ms. Turner's Family.