Glendora Katherine Piercy Turner, 81, was born on May 6, 1936 in Harriman, TN. She passed away on February 28, 2018. She lived in Crossville, TN most of her life. She was married to the late Noah C. Turner, Jr. for 49 years. Glendora was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She was an avid seamstress and loved to make dolls, and she could sew anything you wanted. She could make the best pot of chicken and dumplings you have ever tasted. Glendora loved to sing, and she always knew how to take care of people.

She is survived by her daughters- Mary Yates (Cecil) of Sparta, TN and Brenda Turner (Andy) of Crossville, TN; sons- Duane Turner (Kathy) of Goldthwaite, TX, Gary Turner (Bonnie) of Sparta, TN, and Ray Turner (Tammy) of Crossville, TN; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters- Freda Justice (Earl) of Crossville, TN, Bonnie Ritzman (Mike) of Crossville, TN, and Patricia Rush (Mark) of Indianapolis, IN; and special caregiver and friend- Cecil Hawn.

She is preceded in death by her parents- Sam W. Piercy, Sr. and Beaunie Potter Piercy; daughter- Nancy Elizabeth Turner; sons- Noel Turner and Ricky Turner; brothers- Sam W. Piercy, Jr., Wade Piercy, and Jerry Piercy.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 11 to 1 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Glendora will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Pastor Jim Mersereau officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.