Carolyn Sue Turner

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Sue Williams Turner

January 16, 1945 – November 7, 2026

Carolyn Sue Williams Turner, lovingly known as Sue, passed away on November 7, 2026 in Sarasota, Fl, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Born on January 16, 1945, in Pathfork, Kentucky, Sue carried her Kentucky roots with her throughout her life. She spent many years living in the Houston, Texas area before eventually making her home in Florida. 

No matter where life took her, her heart always belonged to the Lord, her family, and the people she loved. Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, beloved aunt, and woman of strong faith. She was one of the kindest, smartest, and most adventurous women you could ever meet. She had a heart for helping others and a special gift for making people feel loved and cared for. Everyone who knew her lovingly called her Mama Sue, a name that reflected the warmth, kindness, and love she shared freely. During her years in the Houston area, Sue worked for an oil company, where she held several different positions and quickly proved herself to be an extraordinary woman. During the diesel price wars, her efforts to lower diesel prices to less than $1 per gallon even caught the attention of Time magazine, earning her a place in the headlines. Later, Sue transitioned into a career as a dietitian in nursing homes, where she continued doing what came most naturally to her—caring for others. For Sue, taking care of people was never just a job; it was a reflection of her heart and the kind of person she was. She had a natural gift for making others feel cared for, and she carried that kindness with her throughout her life. 

She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Joe Turner. After his passing in 2013, she carried his memory in her heart. Sue had a special love for serving her church and living out her faith. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and especially taking vacations with her girls. Those trips and family adventures created memories that will be treasured for generations. And anyone who knew Sue knew about her famous coleslaw — a little piece of her love that will forever be remembered around the family table. Her greatest joy and accomplishments were the family she loved so dearly. 

She leaves behind her children: Penny Turner; Robin (Scot) Plaisance; Dallas (Nettie) Turner; and Jimmy (Brenda) Turner, her turtle, Myrtle and bonus daughter Char Jones. She was a proud grandmother to Lori Plaisance, Logan Plaisance, Leah Plaisance, Piper Plaisance, Kavon Simpson, and Dominic Turner, Ethan Nenninger and mamaw to all of her grand fur-babies. Sue was also a beloved aunt to several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces & nephew, all of whom were blessed to have her love and presence in their lives. 

Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort knowing that her love, faith, kindness, and wisdom will live on through the generations she leaves behind. A mother's love never truly leaves us. It lives in the lessons she taught, the memories we share, the traditions we carry on, and the love she planted in each of our hearts. Her family will continue to share stories of her adventures, her caring heart, her faith, and, of course, her unforgettable coleslaw. Sue will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. We take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her beloved Joe and resting in the arms of the Lord. Until we meet again, Mama Sue. We love you always.