Carol Turnbo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carol Louise Turnbo, 72, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at home with her family in Corsicana, Texas. Carol was born October 16, 1949 in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Texas in 1968. She served her country in the U.S. Army Reserves in the 1970’s. Carol married Donnie “Pappy” Turnbo March 31, 1978. In the late 80’s, she moved with her husband and daughter to Corsicana. She later took on the role of Supervisor of Medical Records at Medical Arts Clinic which became Medical Associates of Corsicana, from which she retired after 25 years of service as Supervisor of Transcription. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Hemet, California to be nearer her sister Shirley. This past year, Carol returned home to Corsicana to live with her daughter Melissa and her family. Carol was reserved and quiet but had a surprising and hidden sense of adventure. She loved to try new things like square dancing, zip lining, and going on cruises and traveling to new places. Mah Jong became a staple in her life that she played with enthusiasm. It wasn’t just about the game, but also the sense of community. It helped her grow her personal circle of friends, and she relished in teaching others. There wasn’t a Mah Jong themed trinket, jewelry, or accessory that she saw that she didn’t buy. She also enjoyed crafts which ranged from plastic canvas, macramé, cross stitch, and jewelry making. If you had the pleasure of knowing Carol, you had one of her handmade bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. She was preceded in death by her father Leslie Vernon Kilman, mother Lois Kathrine Kilman, brothers Michael Kilman and Leslie Kilman, sister Barbara Adsit, and husband Donnie “Pappy” Turnbo. May they welcome her in, ready to play the numerous card games as they did at every family gathering. She is survived by her children Stephanie Turnbo and Michael Cox of Los Angeles, California, Melissa Turnbo Fuller and Kevin Fuller of Corsicana, Texas; her grandchildren Sean Fuller, Emma Fuller and Sebastian Cox; her sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Jerry Etemadfar of Hemet, California, and her beloved dog Abby. The family would like to thank Krystal and Amy with New Century Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial Services will be scheduled for a later date in September at Lone Star Cowboy Church and officiated by Pastor Charky Marquis.

Carol Turnbo

October 16, 1949 - July 14, 2022