Jayne Turning

Phoebe Jayne Block Turning, 84, of Beallsville died Monday, April 5, 2010 in the New Martinsville Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 16, 1926 in St. Louis MO, a daughter of the late Marcel and Elizabeth Gregory Block. A 40 year resident of New Haven, CT, she moved to her home on Wilson Lake in 1990. While in New Haven, Jayne had been an assistant buyer for 23 years at the Edward Mally Company. She was a dedicated animal lover, a supporter of the Monroe County Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of America. She enjoyed her garden and watching the many birds that made their homes around Wilson Lake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Turning in 1990. Surviving are two brothers, Kennett L. (Patricia) Block of New Martinsville and Duncan G. (Shirley) Block of Baxter, TN; also several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, April 10 from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe County Animal Shelter.

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