Rose Turner

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Marguerite Rose Turner

Marguerite Rose Turner, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at her home. She was born June 21, 1941 in Plaquemines Parrish, LA, daughter of the late John Clinton and Marguerite Eileen Slaybaugh Cowles and was preceded in death by her only sister, Ruth DeGerald. Rose grew up in Louisiana and attended LSU and UNO where she earned a Masters Degree from each university. After moving to Kings Mountain, Rose and her family became members of First Baptist Church where she attended faithfully. Rose loved her church family and was honored to serve as the church librarian. Rose retired from the City of Kings Mountain after 21 years of dedicated service as the Library Administrator. During her tenure at Mauney Memorial, Rose worked to bring the library into the electronic age and over saw 2 expansions and many other programs. Her passion was reading and she was a talented writer. She served as the facilitator for the Veterans Group at the Patrick Senior Center and created a weekly news letter for the members. Rose especially loved the history surrounding World War II and was a font of knowledge on the subject. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and always grew beautiful flowers. Rose was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to many throughout her life. Her love, kindness and contributions to the community and the citizens of Kings Mountain will forever be remembered.

SURVIVORS: Son: Jeffrey Turner and wife Julie, Kings Mountain, NC Grandsons: Clinton and Wesley Turner, both of Kings Mountain, NC Best Friend and Caregiver: Treni Lockhart, Kings Mountain, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. John Sloan officiating

VISITATION: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM prior to the service in the Stained Glass Room

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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