Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Fortenberry Turner

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Fortenberry Turner 68, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Ga., passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Emory University Hospital after an extended illness.

Mrs. Turner was born Sunday, August 28, 1938 in Union County, Ga., to the late Garn C. Fortenberry and the late Bonnie Kirby Fortenberry. She was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Edward M. Turner; brothers, Bobby and Earl Fortenberry, all of Blairsville.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Visnja Turner of Palmetto, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Grover Brendle of Blairsville; brother and sister-in-law, Claxton and Linda Fortenberry; sisters, Mary Ruth Garrett and Barbara Everett, all of Blairsville. Betty was very proud of

her grandchildren, Hrvoje and

Ivana Turner of Palmetto, Ga.,

Jeffrey, Travis and Mark

Brendle of Blairsville, Ga.

Betty had several nieces, nephews and many other

relatives still surviving.

Funeral services were

held Saturday, May 26,

2007 at 3 p.m. from the

Cochran Funeral Home with

Rev. Bob L. Bone officiating. Music was provided by The Trackrock Quartet. Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hrvoje Turner, Larry Garrett, James Fortenberry, David Fortenberry, Chris Fortenberry and Dean Stanley. Honorary pallbearers were Jeffrey Brendle, Travis Brendle and Mark Brendle.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.