Stella Mae "Scennon" Turner

McMinnville, TN resident and Beltona, AL native, Stella Mae “Scennon” Turner, age 93, was born September 22, 1927 and passed away October 8, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness. A homemaker, loving mother, granny and great-granny, and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Octa Whitman Lockhart. She was married to John Robert Turner who preceded her in death in 2009. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, George "Bunk" Lockhart, Charles "Kink" Lockhart, John Lockhart, and Andy Lockhart; sisters, Charity Norris, Geneva "Sister" Campbell; and grandson, Kevin Lawrence. Mrs. Turner is survived by five children, Wanda Stacy, Linda (Latton) Bell, Lequita (Gene) Maxwell, Nancy (Greg) Ray, all of McMinnville, TN and Brenda (Earl David) Campbell of Altamont, TN; eleven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, and one great-great grandchild, with another one on the way; sister, Veola Hiett of Coalmont, TN; sister-in-law, Blondell Lockhart of Altamont, TN; brother-in-law, Clayborn Turner of Altamont, TN; many nieces & nephews; and special friend, Shorty Bess also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Altamont Cemetery in Grundy County, TN with Jody Campbell officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. The family request social distancing and that face masks be worn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Altamont Cemetery, American Cancer Society, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.