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Betty Turner Obituary

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Betty Turner

BLOUNTSTOWN, FL

November 5, 1942 - September 5, 2016

Betty Turner Obituary

Betty Turner of Marianna passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 in Marianna at the age of seventy-three. Born in Waycross, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Henry Key and Aline (Downey) Roberts. She earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Florida State University and was an educator in Jackson County for many years. She was one of the founders of the Jackson County Teacher’s Union and Jackson County Special Education Department and Art Department. She was also a lobbyist for the Department of Education and was a member of the State Association of Negotiators. In addition to her parents, Henry and Aline Turner, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Roberts, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Melanie Turner McCroan and her husband, Dan of Marianna; three grandchildren, Rhiannon McCroan, Savannah Merrifield and her husband, Mark, and Turner McCroan; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Landon, and Lawson. Betty was an avid teacher; therefore, the family is asking in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Jackson County School Systems Art Department, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL 32446. Memorialization will be by cremation. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may make condolences online at adamsfh.com.

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