Mary Lillian Griffith Turner

Mary Lillian Griffith Turner (80) of Butler, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her home. She was born in Middletown, OH on May 16, 1944, daughter of the late Alford and Rachel Arrowood Griffith. In addition to her parents Mary is preceded in death by her daughter Susan Lynn Turner.

Mary retired from teaching at Pendleton County Schools, then continued teaching at North College Hill in Ohio until she retired again. She was a member of Old Regular Baptist Church in Sebastians Branch, KY and attended Licking Valley Baptist Church in Alexandria after moving north. She loved traveling, reading and quilting with her cousins.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years Talbert Turner, sons Talbert “T.J.” (Tiffany Fry) Turner Jr., William “Bill” (Theresa) Turner and David Turner, grandchildren Trent (Payton Barnes), Trevor (Corinne), Rachel and Daxton Turner, Jackson Fry and one great grandchild Ellie Jo Turner.

Service will be from 2-2:30 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025, directed by Licking Valley Baptist Church, at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Visitation will follow from 2:30-6 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025, also at Peoples Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11-1 pm Monday, March 17, 2025, at Macedonia Old Regular Baptist Church in Sebastians Branch, KY. The funeral will follow at 1 pm, also at the church, officiated by Jesse Turner and Pat Turner, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home. Mary’s final resting place will be at Griffith Cemetery in Sebastians Branch. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Pendleton County Education Fund, 2525 US Highway 27 N., Falmouth, KY 41040.

Breathitt Funeral Home assisting with gravesite.