Peggy Jo Caldwell Turner, 88, of Batesville passed away on March 14, 2023.
She was born November 21, 1934, in Batesville to Omer and Lula (Crawford) Caldwell.
Peggy had a gigantic personality, was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved all of her family, her sisters, brothers, grandchildren, and her kids, but Timmy the most. She also loved owning the Gainesboro Grocery Store and enjoyed all of her customers. Peggy enjoyed reading, and eating Little Debbie snack cakes and loved Johnny Cash music, her home, and her yard.
Survivors include two sons, Tim Turner of Batesville, Terry Turner (Erin) of Winter Garden, Florida; two daughters, Neilann Verdell (Randy) of Sherwood, Brenda Gillmore (Marney) of Fayetteville; two sisters, Norma Jean Rowe of Batesville, Martha Batson (Kendall) of Sulphur Rock; four grandchildren, Olivia Lamar (Chris), Isaac Brown (Regan), Alexa Gillmore, Turner Gillmore (Mackenzie); two great-grandchildren, Mia and Millie, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neil ”Buddy” Turner; brothers, Earl ”Tink” Caldwell, Roe ”Mick” Caldwell, Bill Caldwell, and two sisters, Lenora Carter and Jernice Nothern.
Pallbearers are Terry Turner, Tim Turner, Isaac Brown, Turner Gillmore, Randy Verdell, Marney Gillmore, and Randy Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Carter, Darrin Lillard, Kevin Dale, and Keith Brown.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Jessie James officiating. Burial will follow at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the service time.
