Obituary of Elizabeth Turner

Elizabeth Nagy was born on November 12, 1929 in Monroe, Michigan. She was born from the union of the late John Nagy and the late Aileen (Bozick) Nagy. Elizabeth attended Monroe Schools. Elizabeth was a simple woman, but she was independent and strong-willed just the same. She was the proud mother to ten beautiful children. With all those mouths to feed, Elizabeth knew she would need to provide for them outside the home and did so through employment at Midway Products for many years working as a laborer. She finally retired in the 1980's. Even after a tough days work, Elizabeth cheerfully came home and looked after the needs of her family and completed household chores. Although, free time could often be scarce, Elizabeth enjoyed spending hers with the serenity of working in the garden, doing yardwork, and planting flowers. She also loved to be in the kitchen cooking and canning. Elizabeth could always be counted on to entertain and prepare dishes for family gatherings. Being blessed with good health for many years she was active and eager to do things on her own well into her eighty's. Elizabeth Turner, age 85, of Monroe passed away at 1:20pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by two daughters: Helen Cole and Irene Turner; an infant son: James Turner; a sister: Irene Woods; a grandson: Justin Redli; and a great grandson: Davion Hodges. To cherish her memory she leaves her four daughters : Carol Turner of Monroe, Deborah Roberts of Monroe, Kathleen Turner of Monroe, and Joan Bussell of Temperance; four sons: Clyde Turner of Monroe, Steven Turner of Monroe, Wayne Turner of Monroe, and John Turner of Monroe; five sisters: Margaret Turner of Monroe, Mary Hunley of Monroe, Catherine Thomas of Monroe, Lucille Peters of West Virginia and JoAnn Hester of Arizona; two brothers: Charles Nagy of Virginia and John Nagy of California; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren . Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Monday, June 1, 2015 also at Merkle's with Reverend Tim Iocoangeli, Associate Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Woodland Cemetery in Monroe for burial. Memorial donations for those who desire are suggested to charity of the donor's choice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.