Mrs. Lola “Aylees” Belcher Turner, age 79, of Woolwine, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 24, 1946, in Patrick County to the late Elmer and Lola Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 55 years, Alfred Chester Turner; three brothers, Alvin Belcher, Lemuel Belcher, and Glenn Belcher; and three brothers-in-law, Gray Conner, Oscar Turner, and Albert Lane Turner.
Surviving are four children, Timothy Turner; Nancy Turner Belcher (David); Stephen Turner (Charity); and Matthew Turner (Jennifer); eight grandchildren, Cole (Amy), Layton (Vandalina), Logan, Lucas, Jillian and Juliet; one great-grandson, Ryker; two sisters, Oneda Conner and Freeda Whitlow; one brother, Elvin “Duck” Belcher and two brothers-in-law, Barney Whitlow and Mitcheal Turner; six sisters-in-law Charlotte Belcher, Minnie Lou Belcher, Lorna Belcher, Shelley Turner, Joan Turner, Carol Turner, and several nieces and nephews in addition to a few great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Turner was a rural mail carrier serving the Woolwine community faithfully for 33 years. Further, Mrs. Turner was a charter member of the Smith River Rescue Squad and was instrumental in starting the first EMT class there. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Stuart branch. Within the church, she held a variety of callings as she was truly led by a love for service in her ministry to others. Indeed, she never hesitated to help a neighbor, friend, or stranger in need as she had a passion for service and spent countless hours giving back to her community. Mrs. Turner was an incredibly devoted wife and mother to her family and never put her wants or needs above them. She was undoubtedly the heart and soul of the family. In all she did, Mrs. Turner was a quiet example of Christ-like living every single day of her life.
Funeral services will be held at Moody’s Funeral Home in Stuart, Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 in the afternoon with Brother Dan Wait officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd-Hylton-Turner Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Moody’s Funeral Home in Stuart, Saturday, February 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Woolwine Ruritans Club, P.O. Box 203, Woolwine, VA 24185 or the Smith River Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, VA 24185. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
