Verna Duck Turk passed away June 14, 2014.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, L. Marshall Turk; her parents, Robert S. Duck Sr. and Alice J. Duck; her great-grandson, Patrick Ryan Burkette; and five siblings.
She is survived by her children, Sara Turk Woods, Barbara D. Turk and Robert (Bob) Marshall (Carolyn) Turk; five grandchildren, Susanne Woods (John) Sirmon, Blair Woods (Mark) Burkette, Marshall Robert (Sabrina) Woods, Brandy Turk (Chris) Fehr and Courtney B. Turk; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and her friend and loving caregiver, Lucy DuBose.
Mrs. Turk was born and raised in Bay Minette, and attended Huntington College in Montgomery.
Her family was very active in the civic life of Baldwin County.
She was the daughter of the honorable Robert S. Duck Sr. and the honorable Alice J. Duck, each of whom served many years as clerk of the Baldwin County Circuit Court.
Her brother, John V. Duck served as city judge, attorney and mayor pro tem of Fairhope. Her brother, Fulton S. Duck served as a member of the Bay Minette City Council for 16 years.
Her sister, Betty Jean Pelt and brother-in-law, Dr. Roland Pelt were instrumental in the growth of Josephine.
Mrs Turk worked as office administrator in the Baldwin County clerk of the Circuit Court offices and as bookkeeper for her husband business, Turk’s Auto Service.
She was a founding member of the Gladys Chapman Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church of Atmore, a Daughter of the Eastern Star, a DAR and The Cosmopolitan Club of Mobile.
She was an accomplished crafter and quilter who taught for many years.
She and her family spent many happy summers at the beach and traveling the country with friends. She lived a long and active life surrounded by those she loved. Her presence will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 11 a.m., from First United Methodist Church of Atmore, with the Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the service time.
Arrangements by Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
