Betty Alford Turley, 76, of Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, Cline and Blanche Alford, and brother Darrell Alford.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Melvin Turley; son, Kevin Turley of Deep Gap, NC; brothers, Jack (Lois) Alford and Gary (Jean) Alford; and six grandchildren.
Betty had a long career at the Kanawha County Board of Education. After retirement, she worked at the Kanawha County School Employees Federal Credit Union. Then she served as administrative assistant to the senior pastor at Bible Center Church in Charleston. She was a faithful member of Bible Center Church.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Drive, Charleston, WV, with Pastors Shawn Thornton, Matt Friend, Lee Walker and former Pastor Jim McQuerrey officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Union Mission at P.O. Box 112, Charleston, WV 25321 or Bible Center Church.
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
My deepest sympathy to Betty’s family as they go thru this difficult time. Betty and I were in the Duval class of 1957.
We went in different directions after school but made connections at the class reunions. We exchanged facebook messages about 2 wks ago and she still had the positive attitude that she has always had.
Janice Sue (Dingess) Thompson
To Melvin, Kevin and Gary. Just want you to know that Cary and I will be keeping all of you in prayer. The loss of a loved one is never easy as we have come to find that out with the passing of our son, Ben Cochran. Life has taught us to cherish each day and hold those you love close. Tell them often who much you love them and how proud you are of them because tomorrow may not come for them or you. Trust in the Lord to supply your needs and comfort you as he has done for us. God Bless all of you.
I’m so sorry about Betty’s passing. Her suffering is now over. She was a special CLASSMATE AT DUVAL HIGH 1957.
I am so sorry to learn of Betty’s passing….We graduated in the same class at Duval High School (class of 1957). She was always a lady and especially loved her family. I know she will be missed here on Earth but heaven has gained a special lady.
I regret that we cannot be there for Betty’s service – we will be traveling back from our family vacation.
Know that we’ll be praying for blessings and celebration for all of you!!
We dearly love Betty and Melvin!!
Betty you were a beautiful Lady inside and out and loved the Lord Jesus dearly! You were a wonderful example of a follower of Christ. May you rejoice now with your Heavenly Father and give peace and comfort for the family left here on Earth. You will be missed greatly!
My deepest sympathy and regrets at your loss