Extracted from The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
Friday, May 8, 2009

Ann Latham Turner

``Truly, I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.'' Luke 23:43.

Ann was born Oct. 11, 1926, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, Huey Latham and Mary Duncan Latham; brother, Allen Latham; and two sons, Elbert Ray Turner Jr. and Daniel Murray Turner.

Survived by her husband of 61 years, E. Ray Turner Sr.; sister, Elaine Latham Comoletti; brother, Huey Latham Jr., Ph.D.; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Ann was blessed to have artistic talents, including singing and painting, especially china painting, which she greatly enjoyed until losing a significant part of her sight. She was also blessed in being a very generous, giving person. She was happiest when sharing with or helping others.

Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. until religious service in the chapel at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Randy Johnson, pastor of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Louis Hargus for the many years of compassionate care for Ann.

Memorials can be made to ARC-Baton Rouge, 8326 Kelwood Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.