Nancy Turner, age 92 of Jackson, Kentucky entered eternal rest Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Breathitt Health and Rehab Center in Jackson.
Born on July 16, 1934 in Saldee, Kentucky, Nancy lived a long life centered on family and the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Simon Turner; her parents, Will and Sallie Spicer McIntosh; her sons, Lonnie Turner & Gene Gross; her grandsons, Steven Ray Turner, Danny Turner and Lennie Turner; her granddaughter, Kathy Warren; her sons-in-law, Jonas Peters, Elijah Gross and George McIntosh; her brothers, Luther McIntosh and McKinley McIntosh; and her sisters, Omega McIntosh, Bertella McIntosh, Gertrude Hall and Mary Owens.
She leaves behind her sons, Simon Turner (Dixie), Johnny Turner (Sherry), Donnie Turner (Donna Couch) and Ollie Turner (Janet); her daughters, Bonnie Peters, Teresa Gross, Lesa Bryant (Jeremiah) and Wanda McIntosh; her daughters-in-law, Phyllis Turner and Brenda Gross; as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Nancy will be remembered for the simple and meaningful pleasures that filled her days. She enjoyed spending time with her family and found happiness in gardening, sewing and quilting. These interests were a steady part of her life and reflected the home and family she cherished. Her faith also remained an important part of her life.
Visitation for Nancy will be held Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Breathitt Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 PM with church service scheduled for 7:00 PM. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, October 31, at 12:00 PM with Krouc Noble officiating. Burial will follow in the McIntosh Cemetery at Stray Branch in Jackson with Jack Keith, Jarrod Crase, Ashton Crase, Chase Bryant, Wesley Gross, Brandon Turner, Tristan Spicer and William Little serving as pallbearers.
In keeping with a traditional and dignified remembrance, Nancy’s life is honored through the many generations of family named in her memory and through the everyday pursuits she held dear. Her memory will remain with those who knew and loved her.
