In Memoriam

In Memory of Leona Turner

Leona Alois Turner took her first breath in Heaven on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 95.

Visitation was at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 6 at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville; services followed at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Garden of Memories.

Leona was born in Buckholts, Texas, on January 6, 1928, to Frank and Lucy Zajicek. On January 13, 1948, she married Leo Turner, and the two devoted their life together as members of the Church of Christ.

Until the age of 90, Leona enjoyed working and serving the city of Kerrville. Some of her employers included First National Bank, TSO, Sears, Time Warner Cable, Cactus Patch, and Izzy Bear Clothing Store.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts. She was also a member of American Business Women’s Association and Red Hat Club, and she looked forward to Bunco every month with her friends.

Without a doubt, her life on earth was about taking care of her family.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Raymond, Albert, Edwin, Rudolph, Ben, and Frank; sisters Sedonia and Lydia; and precious great-granddaughter Sterling.

Leona is survived by son Robert Riddle (Joyce) of Kerrville; daughter Robin Ritchey (Mike) of Big Spring; grandchildren - who she cheered for and took care of - Shannon Salamone (Matt) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Shawn Riddle (Tiffany) of Miles, Shane Riddle (Abbi) of Clovis, California, Raegan Bayless (Nate) of Decatur, and Matt Ritchey (Laci) of Midland; great-grandchildren Lexie, Hannah, Alli, Faith, Kinsley, Keagan, Kendyl, Rylie, Turner, Teagan, Truett, and Maverick; brother Woodrow Zajicek; sister Carol Jean Baggerly (Wayne); sister-in-law Connie Zajicek; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

God blessed Leona with many gifts that will be cherished by her loved ones until they are reunited with her again. Until then, her legacy of hard work and service to others will continue. As Proverbs 31 says, she is worth far more than rubies . . . lacks nothing of value . . . brings good, not harm . . . works with eager hands . . . provides food for her family . . . clothed in strength and dignity . . . can laugh at the days to come . . . and speaks with wisdom. She will be honored for all that her hands have done, and inspire those who love her to do those things with a joyful heart.

Memorials may be gifted to the Dietert Center of Kerrville https://www.dietertcenter.org/donate-now.html; Peterson Hospice Kerrville https://www.petersonhealth.com/aboutpeterson/foundation/; or one’s favorite charity.

—SPJST—

Morgan Scott

Morgan is a member of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Phelan and Robin Scott, and the granddaughter of Diane Hadley and Billy and Karen Berger

Morgan’s honors include Summa Cum Laude Honor Graduate and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Morgan will work in the emergency department of Baylor St. Luke’s in the Medical Center in Houston as a registered nurse.