Shelby Jean Turner Obituary
We bid farewell to Shelby Jean Turner of Manchester, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 28, 2026 at the age of 84. Shelby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Jean Turner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Bowles and Lucy Templeton Bowles; her husband Charles Turner; and her siblings, Vernon Bowles, Luther Bowles, Earl Bowles, Donald Bowles, Berdina Goforth and JoAnn Rose.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Turner of Manchester, Sandra Smith of Manchester, Melissa Kerns (Joe) of Richmond and Judy Ward (Kenneth) of McWhorter; her grandchildren, Tori Clinkenbeard (Adam), Sydney Kerns, Ava Kerns, Sawyer Kerns and Kendra Massey (Aaron); her great grandchildren, Bodhi Clinkenbeard, Eden Clinkenbeard, Kenton Massey and Kendyl Massey; and her brother Lloyd Bowles of Berea.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Britton Funeral Home (27 Old Hwy 421, Manchester, KY 40962). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
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