Shawn Denise Turney

TURNEY, Shawn was born on October 27, 1970 to the union of the late Nehemiah Dunn Jr. and Darlene Dunn. Shawn was a woman with a unique spirit and loving nature whose actions and expressions of joy, humor, friendship, and respect will be truly missed by her family and friends. She transitioned from this life on earth to her eternal home with the Lord of Saturday, February 8, 2014.

Shawn accepted Christ at a young age where she attended Robbins Street Christian Church. She continued to strengthen her relationship with the Lord throughout her life. Prior to her home going, Shawn was an active member of The Body of Christ. She used her gift of song ministry as a way of sharing her devotion to the Lord.

Shawn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in the Village of Woodlawn. She received her education throughout Princeton School District as a proud "Viking". During this time, she formed life long bonds of friendship with a diverse group of special people. Shawn graduated from Princeton High School and Scarlet Oaks Vocational as a Cosmetologist in 1989.

Shawn was a woman of many talents and professional roles. Her most recent place of employment was at Kroger where she worked as a customer service specialist. Shawn also cultivated various hobbies such as cooking, baking, singing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Shawn was always ready to roll in any event. Whether it was a lunch date, road trip, or a mission, she was your girl. She blessed many lives in a multitude of ways. Her spirit was free, dependable, and unconditional. She gave a new meaning to "making a way out of no way". Shawn always had a listening ear and plenty of advice to offer, even when you did not want it. Shawn was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to many as well as a various attributes and blessings that Shawn has shared over the years.

Shawn's adventure of motherhood began in 1991 with her son Sean Williams Jr. Thereafter, Shawn met and fell in love with Oree Turney Jr. and they pronounced their love before God on November 6, 1999. From this union, twin boy, Devin and Doran were born.

Shawn was preceded in death by her loving father Nehemiah Dunn Jr. Shawn leaves to cherish in her memory her loving mother, Darlene Dunn; her devoted husband, Oree Turney Jr.; her three sons, Sean Williams Jr., Devin Turney, and Doran Turney; her sister, Shawna Dunn (William); and a host of other cherished relatives and friends.

Big Sis,
Who knew our earthly time would end so soon. As I reminisce over our life, a flood of emotions come over me. As you know, I am struggling with your loss. I can hear your voice saying your coined phrase "My Bad". I need to sanction peace through knowing you have a special relationship with the Lord and now you rest with Him. You know I function best with a plan, therefore; my plan and my promise to you is to keep your spirit alive not only within me but within all those who knew you. I know I speak for many, and collectively we all have suffered a tremendous loss. You will be missed. So, until we see you again, WE LOVE YOU!!
Lil Sis