Joan S. Turner
Joan Joyce Turner, 79, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1946, to the late Harvey Joyce and Alice Lawson.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her beloved son, Christopher Allen Stultz, and her sister, Gail Joyce Smith.
Joan had a successful career as a sales engineer at Centel Telephone (later Sprint). Following the death of her son, she decided to devote herself to serving others in need and received her bachelor’s degree from Radford University. She was a caring nurse at Martinsville Memorial Hospital and served as a Patient Liaison until her retirement.
Joan had a heart for serving others and was blessed to participate in several mission trips throughout her life. Her faith was an important part of who she was, and she joyfully shared her beautiful voice as a member of the choir at Pleasant View Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School at Mountain View Baptist for 30 years.
Left to cherish Joan's memory is her loving husband of 50 years, Chester S. Turner; her two sons, John D. Stultz (Vikeesa) and Smith A. Turner (Jackie); her six grandchildren, Julie Turner, Elena Turner, Ryan Harding, Megan Stultz Grimes (Ryan), Sarah Faith Stultz (Jason), and Olivia Grace Stultz (Noah); her great-grandchildren, Layla Grimes, Ryan Scott Grimes, Ryleigh Grimes, Aiden Harding, and Meadow Joan Wilkinson, and another precious great-grandchild on the way. She was also survived by two sisters; Vickie Joyce Pauley and June Martin; and her brothers, Steve Joyce and Roger Joyce.
Joan will be remembered for her caring heart, her devotion to her family, her love of service, and her unwavering faith. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love that will continue through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all those whose lives she touched.
Her family finds comfort in knowing that her life was one of love, service, faith, and dedication. Though she will be deeply missed, Joan's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love her.
Services will be held at Pleasant View Baptist Church on Saturday August 22, 2026, with the visitation from 11 P.M-1 P.M. Funeral service will follow at 1 P.M.
