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Turner -- Wilma Jane Turner. Mrs. Turner was born on March 5, 1905 to John Virgil and Carrie (Noblet) Pharr. She was one of 13 children. She passed away on December 13, 2001 peacefully from this life. As a young lady she moved with her family to Silverton, TX where she met her future husband and best friend for life, Amos Turner. They were married at a double wedding with Wilma's sister Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Turner were married for 63 years before his death in 1989. Amos and Wilma farmed and ranched in Silverton, TX and Drum, TX before moving to McIntosh, NM. Wilma was a Postmistress at their General Store, retiring after 30 years. The Turners then moved to Belen, NM. Wilma and Amos loved going to auctions, buying and selling antiques. Amos and Wilma moved to Bokchito, OK. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Barbara and husband, Charles Nicholson of Bokchito, OK; grandchildren, Todd and Denna Nicholson of Woodlands, TX, Charlotte Jane and Tom Young of Midland, TX; six great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Grace Schell of Ukiah, CA; brothers, Leon Pharr of Kingsland, TX, George Pharr of Lubbock, TX; special friend and care giver, Rae Ryker, Madera Reedy and family, Christine Payne; nurses and aids at Kings Daughters and Sons Nursing Home, Dr. Khatpal, Jason Squires, and Melody Cocho. Services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2001 at Murray Funeral Home Chapel in Bokchito, OK, with Rev. Fred Ward and Rev. James Robinson. Great-grandchildren will serve as Pallbearers, Christie Young Stringer, Scott Stringer, Jessica Nicholson, Brenton Nicholson, Bronwyn Jane Young, Jacelyn Young, and William Young. Memorials may be made to the Nicholson Family Trust Scholarship at Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Turner in 1989; her parents, John Virgil and Carrie Pharr; her son, Richard Turner in 1998; her brothers, James, Ed, Claude, Dick, and J.B. Pharr; her sisters, Buelah, Leola, Marie and Pauline.
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2001