Glynda Young Turner, 80, of Ennis, passed peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, in Owensboro. She grew up at her late parents’ (Lee & Oma McClearn) general store in Ennis, (Muhlenberg County) with her father, Lee McClearn, being the Postmaster. She graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1960 at Drakesboro Consolidated School. As part of a church trip to Europe in 1968, she visited several countries including Italy, France, England, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. She worked as a secretary at TVA, secretary of Turner Flying Service, and earned her B.S. of Business with honors at Western Kentucky University in 1975. She continued with graduate-level studies at WKU and was awarded a seat to study at the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. As part of this honors program, she and her classmates dined with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. She completed her education with a Doctorate Degree in Theology. She enjoyed reading, remembering family stories, and spending time with friends. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro.
Survivors include her brother, Robert “Bob” McClearn and his wife Sue; her children C.J. Turner and Malissa Sullivan; grandchildren, nieces, and other extended family.
Services are private. Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
Fond memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.glenncares.com.
