Odell F. Turner, 84, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 8, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, Big Spring with Rev. Herb McPherson, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring. She was born on March 7, 1919, in Big Spring, Texas and married Elton \Buck\ Turner on July 5, 1985 in Big Spring, Texas. Mrs. Turner was a lifelong resident of Big Spring and was a department manager at Big Spring Hardware for 38 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for 40 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Social Order of the Beauceants, the Rebekah Lodge and was a Gold Star Mother. She was also a member of R.S.V.P. and volunteered at the VA Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Elton \Buck\ Turner of Big Spring; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Dale Kirkpatrick and Marlene and Jim Matheny all of Big Spring; two sisters, Oneta Sanderson of Colorado City and Zelda Abbe of Big Spring; one brother, Vernon Franklin of Arlington; three grandsons, Martin Kirkpatrick of Big Spring and Douglas Matheny and Philip Matheny both of New Orleans, Louisiana; three granddaughters, Kellye Kirkpatrick of Allen, Jackie Garcia of San Angelo and Aimee Krieger of Dallas; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, James Durwood Buchanan; one sister, Pauline Henson and one brother, Sam T. Franklin. The family suggests memorials to: Home Hospice, 600 S. Gregg Street, Big Spring, Texas 79720. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
