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Marjorie “Margie” Mae Askew Turner

August 20, 1936 ~ June 8, 2018

ROCKY MOUNT - Marjorie “Margie” Mae Askew Turner, age 81, entered Heaven on Friday, June 8, 2018. Born in Bertie County, North Carolina on August 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Clyde Askew, Sr. and Lillie Mae Ward Askew. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leo Randolph Turner, Sr.; and two brothers, William Clyde Askew, Jr. and Arthur Askew. Margie is survived by her daughter, Beverly Turner Sharp and her husband, Ed, of Oil City, PA; her two sons, Randy Turner and his wife, Ellen, of Wake Forest, and Tim Turner and his wife, Teri, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, William Tyler Turner, Meghan Elizabeth Marks, Ann Rose Pursley, Matthew Randolph Turner, Jacob Alden Turner, Trevor Johnathan Sharp, and Travis Edward Sharp; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Rudy Askew and his wife Ramona, and David Askew and his wife Margaret; her two sisters-in-law, Verlie Askew and Carolyn Askew; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Private Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Margies life will be held on a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service A Private Gathering of Family and Friends to Celebrate Margies life will be held on a later date.

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  1. With my deepest sympathy for the lost ofor you love one, the Bible give hope for future. Jesus said at John 528,29 there will be a resurrection of the dead on earth and he proved this when he walked the earth. More information visit jw.organization website

  2. I am deeply sorry for your family’s loss. The God of all comfort will help you to cope during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 14)

  3. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time…Margie was my neighbor for many years and her kids grew up with my kids!!! She is celebrating with the Lord now and what a blessed day that is!!!! Until we meet again!

  4. I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Marjorie Mae Askew Turner. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer


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