In Memory

Verna Turner

Verna Turner

In Loving Memory

Verna Mae Turner-Fisher, Sunrise: Sept. 17, 1945. Sunset: Jan. 16, 2021

1/26/2021, 10:26 a.m. 

On Sept. 17, 1945 Verna Mae Turner-Fisher entered this world, the second of six children born to Louis and Georgia ...

Verna Mae Turner-Fisher

 

On Sept. 17, 1945 Verna Mae Turner-Fisher entered this world, the second of six children born to Louis and Georgia Turner.

Verna enjoyed going to school and playing with friends. She became a mother at a young age, but didn’t let that stop her from receiving her diploma from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963. She was very proud of her accomplishment. While caring for her children, she started hobbies such as talking on the CB radio. Her handle was “Sweet Georgia Brown.” She also loved thrift shopping; her favorite place was the “Goodwill as Is” store.

In 1978 she met her friend, Cathy Bruce who invited her to church. That invitation changed her life for the better! She gave her life to Christ and became a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late great Rev. Felton Howard, and she served under his leadership for 30 years.

When Verna’s health started to decline, she never felt bad or sorry for herself; she would keep giving God the praise and keep a smile on her face! She never complained and handled everything like the queen that she was. Three years ago, they said she wouldn’t make it, but she fought. Verna made it through to her 75th birthday. 

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; son Richard L. Perez; and brother Ronnie Turner. She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved children Philip Perez, Janell Perez, and Michael Perez (Carrie); youngest daughter Akiba Fisher; 9 grandkids; 15 great grandkids; 3 sisters, Barbara Bailey (Bill) of Tucson, Ariz., and Lucinda Baldwin and Shirleen Reed of Portland; brother Louis Turner Jr. (Debbie) of Vancouver; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and close friends. 

 



 
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01/29/21 11:30 PM #1    

Nancy Saling (Graham)

I always thought Verna was beautiful.  She had the most warm welcoming manner.  Rest in Peace.


01/30/21 09:58 PM #2    

Carolyn Lyons (Brown)

Verna and I grew up together and attended Boise Elementary and of course Jefferson.  We always had fun and enjoyed a good relationship growing up.

Carolyn Lyons Brown


02/01/21 12:31 PM #3    

Nancy Koenig (Sopwith)

Being part of the T.Jefferson family in Portland, Oregon is still a joy and reading of the passing of our fellow graduate makes me sad and yet her life a blessing to all of us.  Thanks for the beautiful Memorial fo Verna.  From Tucson, AZ to Portland, Oregon and to all of the other grads - Happy New Year and may the memory of Verna live in our hearts.......  from Nancy Sopwith


02/01/21 08:45 PM #4    

Norman Sylvester

Verna was a Beatiful and phenomenal person. Her smile would light up the room, and her spirit for Family and friendship will live in our hearts forever. I'm sending prayers for love and comfort to her Family and the Class of 1963. Verna will be missed. RIP. Demos FOREVER1

I'm feeling blessed to have known Verna.

Norman

Special thnaks to Carolyn Brown for this post.


02/03/21 07:10 PM #5    

Jacqueline Harris (Sylvester)

A Beautiful Soul is Never Forgotten. 
Rest In Peace Verna. 

Jacqueline Harris Sylvester 


02/07/21 01:13 PM #6    

Edward Lund

I remember Verna through our years together at Boise grade school and Jefferson High.  She was a sweet, kind, compasionate friend.  On a humerous note, I last saw Verna at the state office building parking lot in Portland where she recognized me and encouraged my attendance at the 30 year class reunion.   She said, "Edward Lund, is that you!"  She wanted my contact info so I could receive updates on the reunion.  She stood me up and didn't show!   I was so disappointed in not being able to catch up with Verna.  Rest in peace my friend.   Praying that sweet memories of Verna will sustain and comfort her family and friends through this time of loss.


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