Jo Templeton Turner

Mrs. Jo Turner, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her home.

Born in Wrens GA, she was the daughter of the late Garland Templeton and Janie Belle Purdue Templeton Phillips. She was a retired bookkeeper for Jerry Turner Construction and a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church. She was a former realtor in Xenia OH and loved her animals.

Survivors include her husband: Jerry Turner; two sons: Chuck Turner (Lynn) of Hartwell and Tony Sexton of Columbia KY; a daughter Julie Turner of Spartanburg SC; two brothers: Jim Templeton (Maria) of Ft. Mill SC and Ray Templeton of Thomson GA; five grandchildren: Jonas Walker, Noah Walker, Emma Walker, Benjamin Walker, Mallory Turner and three great grandchildren: Khloe Long, Josiah Long and Myles Long also survive.

Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents; step-father: Sam Phillips; two brothers: Frank Templeton and Andrew Templeton; and two sisters: Alice Buckner and Frances Templeton.

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. The other times the family will be at the home.

A memorial service for Mrs. Jo Turner will be Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Brewer and Rev. John Mitchell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hart County Humane Society, PO Box 1062, Hartwell GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.