Winnerfrette Turner

TURNER Winnerfrette “Winnie” June 24, 1917 November 2, 2012 Winnerfrette Turner, of Calgary, passed away November 2, 2012 at Carewest Glenmore at the age of 95. She will be dearly missed by a son Hubert “Sonny” Hicks (Louise); a daughter Joyce Lewis, all of Calgary; nine grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren and twenty two great-great-grandchildren; a sister Nancy Carothers of Calgary; and many other relatives and friends. Winnie was predeceased by her husband Stanley on October 14, 2008, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Winnerfrette was born and raised in Edmonton where she met and married Robert Hicks. After Sonny & Joyce were born, the young family moved to Calgary. Several years later she married Stanley Turner. Winnie had a full life of singing, sewing, gardening, and caring for her family. She has spent many years as a volunteer at the Golden Age Club, where she could be counted on to work the Bingos and Casinos. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 am at Pierson’s Funeral Home, 4121 17 Avenue SE.