Beatrice E. Turner
December 16, 1922 ~ February 8, 2025
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Beatrice E. Turner, age 102, of Franklin, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Collins House in Franklin.
A daughter of Phillip and Goldie Mealy Yarnell, she was born December 16, 1922 in Oil City, PA.
On April 12, 1941 Beatrice married Glenn Turner who preceded her in death in 2003.
Employed as an assistant, she worked for Dr. Timney’s Ear, Nose and Throat practice prior to retiring in 1980. Beatrice and her husband had also owned and operated Turner’s Apple Orchard.
Well known for her handmade fur bears, she had made over 100 bears through the years. She also enjoyed baking and was known for her cookies. Beatrice was very outgoing and made friends easily.
Mrs. Turner was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy Corbett and husband Merlyn “Bus” of Knox, PA, Nancy Swanson and husband Jack of Russell, PA; five grandchildren, Michael Turner, Patrick Turner, John Swanson, Brian Swanson, Michelle Hartzell; ten great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Turner; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Mert Turner; two brothers, Leroy Yarnell and Kenneth Yarnell; two sisters, Betty Boyd and Norma Wood, and a granddaughter, Tobie Corbett.
A celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held at the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, on April 12, 2025 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt, pastor of the church, officiating.
Interment will be made in Bethel Cemetery.
The Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin has been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango VNA Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Beatrice’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Services
Celebration of Life: Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 am
Christ United Methodist Church
1135 Buffalo Street
Franklin, PA
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Bea, was a one of a kind lady. She was a patient where I worked. She made a bear from an old fur of my mothers and when my first grand baby was born she made him a bear and the extra special thing was, she told me this was the last one she would ever make. She will be missed, but I will have this fur bear to remind me of my mother and Bea.
Rest in peace, Bea.
Sorry to hear about Bea — aka “human mother of Tippy.” Met Bea and Tippy when they lived at Crestview Apartments. Always a good visit, both at Crestview and then Franklin, and, later after covid, good phone calls. In fact, the last time I talked to her, which was just a few weeks ago, she sounded good, as usual. May she rest in peace. She lived a good life.
I will miss my Aunt Bea, she was a dear person and fiercely independent. She always said the secret to her good health and long life was swimming but I also think it was because she took such a keen interest in people and had great curiosity about all sorts of people and events , she was a very kind person. She was a wealth of information, I thought of her as our family historian. I always learned something new about our family or our local history when visiting with her and I will miss those visits, she was my last elder. Bea was an impressive cook and was especially known for her delicious cookies. She enjoyed a good laugh. I will always remember the generous smile she greeted everyone with as though you just made her day to be there.
will never forget her. Rest in peace Bea, you will be missed but not forgotten.
Dave & Kathy Urey
My sympathy to all of the family. I enjoyed knowing Bea – she was a great Dempseytown lady! I think the last time I saw her was a few years ago at one of the firehall dinners. she called me over and we chatted. I remember her great smile and happy attitude. 102 years! Wow! I hope your good memories will give you comfort. Kathy Plyler
Family and Friends of Bea.
May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3
Bea was a dear friend and it was certainly a pleasure to know and love her. She made it easy! When she joined Christ United Methodist Church, she asked me (Lou) to walk down with her to the ceremony. It was my pleasure and a lifetime memory.
I look forward to the day when I will see her again in heaven.
She will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.
May God Bless and Keep You,
Lou, Susan and Bethany Slautterback
I still have my baking cookbook.
She was such a pleasant lady. Remembering going to pick apples at their orchard.