On March 28, 2012 PENELOPE CLARK TURNER departed this life at the age of 86. Penelope Clark was born on May 9, 1925 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ralph Turner. A loving and devoted, wife and mother who spent her life as an honest, respectful, old fashioned true southern lady. She is survived by her son Burton Clark Turner and his wife Shizuka Turner of Austin Texas, and her daughter Ginger Turner and her partner Kim Siriporn of Lutherville Maryland. Penny, as she was called, graduated from Northwestern Louisiana University with a degree in music; then joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. Penelope served her country, her family and the community. She enjoyed the outdoors, music, and telling good stories.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers at Broadmead Retirement Facility and Gilchrist Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the National MS Society or Gilchrist Hospice of Baltimore.
A memorial service will be held at Broadmead, 13801 York Rd Cockeysville MD on April 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided.