Obituary of Marabel K. Turner

Marabel King Turner, 85, of 4600 Rt. 60, Gerry, NY passed away at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, in W.C.A. Hospital. A lifelong area resident, she was born October 24, 1928 in Ashville, NY a daughter of the late Paul H. and Eva Lucas King. She was a graduate of the Lakewood High School and attended the Alfred College Extension. She received her bachelor's degree from Houghton College where she graduated "magna cum laude". In earlier years she was an elementary school teacher at the former Palmers Corners School House on Baker St. Ext. She was currently a member of the Gerry United Methodist Church and in previous years was a member of the Celoron and Ashville United Methodist Church. Marabel was an active member of the United Methodist Women for many years, holding several offices including Western New York Conference President. She also filled many offices for the Western New York School of Christian Missions, including Dean. She was instrumental in the formation of the food pantry at the Ashville United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for Heritage Ministries. She will be remembered as a loving and caring mother and grandmother who truly lived to serve others. She will also be remembered for her love and mastery of the game of Croquet. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth T. Wahl of Napoli, NY, Molly T. (David) Golando of Fredonia, NY, Peggy (John) Hallberg of Jamestown, three sons, Tim E. Turner of Canton, TX, Lauren K. (Debra) Turner of Warsaw, NY, Paul A. Turner of Willoughby, OH, 13 grandchildren, Dr. Christopher T. Wahl, Lydena Roberts, Chance Turner, JoCarl Turner, Sherry Turner, Tiffany Turner, Joy Golando, Grace Golando, Gregory Golando, Kalynn Turner, Elizabeth Hallberg, Emylia Hallberg, Stephen Hallberg, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, her brother Conrad (Betty) King of Ashville, NY and her sister in law Rachel A. Turner of Jamestown. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years W. Edward Turner who died April 10, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013, in the Gerry United Methodist Church. The Rev. Heather Allport-Cohoon, pastor will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received at Lind Funeral Home from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, prior to the memorial service in the church. Memorials may be made to the Gerry United Methodist Church, Rt. 60, Gerry, NY 14740, the Ashville United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 2180 North Maple Ave., Ashville, NY 14710 or to the United Methodist Women Mission Giving at www.umwonline.org. You may light a candle in remembrance of Marabel at www.lindfuneralhome.com.