Mavis “Jorene” Turner, age 84, of Winder, Ga passed on July 4th 2020.
Jorene was born on July 26th, 1935 in Fitzgerald, Ga. to the late Carter and Lu Maris Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcus Turner, son Nolan Clyde Snowden, daughter Lisa Michelle Snowden, and sister Sandra Wilson Thompson.
She is affectionally known as “Mama Jo’ by the grand kids, great grandkids, family members and most friends. Mama Jo was mostly a home maker for her four children but, did put in several stints at work for the Fitzgerald Underwear factory and Delphi (Battery division of GM). Mama Jo’s past time hobby was growing flowers which, she dearly loved and was quite good at it. She had a green thumb when it came to growing things. She thoroughly loved living and working in her community of the “VILLA’S” in Winder, Ga. where she made a multitude of lasting friendships and will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her son Carl Snowden Jr. of Fitzgerald, Ga, Daughter Nancy (Harry) Warren of Winder, Ga, Her Grandchildren Delanna (Jesse) Snowden of Fitzgerald, Ga, Christina (Matt) Cain of Statham, Ga. and Paige (Randy) Mullis of Leesburg, Ga. Four Great Grandchildren Matthew Cain, Caitlin Snowden, Breanna and Tyler Mullis, A brother Jack Simpson of Camden NC, and a Niece Deborah (Chuck) Landress of Winder, Ga.
Her wishes were to be Cremated with no local service to be held and the family has respected these wishes. A private graveside service for the family will be held in Fitzgerald, Ga. on July 11th at 2:30pm. Please remember her as the fun-loving Lady that she was.