Patricia A. Turner (79) of Guntersville passed away on Wednesday, February 15 at Shepherd’s Cove
Hospice after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Patricia was born in Etowah County on March
17, 1943, to her parents Ruth and Fletcher Skillman, who preceded her in death.
Patricia graduated from West End High School in 1962 and pursued a career in banking. Patricia worked
at First Alabama Bank and then Regions Bank for over 25 years. Pat never met a stranger and considered
all of her customers a friend.
Patricia is also preceded in death by her siblings; Willene Turner (Art), Robert Skillman, and Martha
Nabors (Joe).
Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy Turner, her daughter, Mary Grace Hammond
(Adam), and four grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Augusta Skillman.
A family graveside service will be held later.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
