Obituary

Shirley Ann Turner, 77, of New Haven, went Home to the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born to the late Elmer and Lillie Helen (Littrell) Crutchfield in Middlesboro, KY on February 26, 1948. Shirley graduated from Bell County High School in 1966. She married the late Donald Turner on September 22, 1967. Shirley retired from General Electric in 2005. She was a devout Christian and a member of Victory Life Church. For the past 50 years, Shirley has been known as the "peanut brittle lady" providing local restaurants and shipping across the country.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Mable (Jeff) Reinig of Fort Wayne; son, Donald (Shelly) Turner II of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Lindsay (Travis) Armstrong, Zachary Reinig, Brycen Reinig, and Farrah Turner; sister, Diana Overbay of Garrett; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Betty King and Louie Crutchfield.

Funeral service will be on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Victory Life Church (1502 Rose Ave, New Haven, IN 46774) at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be at church on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Life Church.

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