Dorothy Lou Dodd Turner

Dorothy Lou Dodd Turner, age 89 of Alto, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. 

Born July 4, 1932, in Banks County, she was a daughter of the late Silas and Lonnie Standridge Dodd. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time and having fun with her family. She especially enjoyed listening to her family sing gospel music. She loved the Lord and was strong in her Pentecostal faith. She was also a hard-working homemaker who enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, cooking, yard sales, and trips to the mountains in her spare time.  

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turner was also preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Turner; granddaughter, Heather Lynn Turner; great-grandchildren, Hendrix Lee Benfield and Allyson Ferguson; son-in-law, Helmut Feller; siblings, Lonzo Dodd, Vasco Dodd, Leler Bell Armour, Mamie Lewallen, Leroy Dodd, Thelma Wiley, Ruby Mae Smallwood, Edith Crocker, John B. Dodd, Paul Dodd, and Elma Brown. 

Survivors include her children and spouses, Brenda & Steve Finley of Cleveland, Arlene & Michel Clouatre of Clarkesville, Doris Feller of Alto, Stevie & Lisa Turner of Cornelia, Teresa & Tab Dean of Alto, Jeannie & Mike Pulliam of Royston, and Stanley Turner of Alto; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lillian Dodd of Alto; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Sunday October 17, 2021 at B.C. Grant Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Robinson, Sis. Barbara Nash, and Rev. Clarence Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Jacob Armour officiating. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Friday, October 15, 2021 and again from 4-7 pm on Saturday, October 16, 2021. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.