Loretta (Haney) Turner of Howe, Oklahoma was born in Monroe, Oklahoma to Richard and Lela (Fortner) Haney and passed away on July 25, 2025 at her residence in Howe, Oklahoma at the age of 82.

 

She is survived by:

 

Two sons:

Ronald D. Turner and wife Teresa of Oronogo, Missouri

Steve A. Turner and wife Mischelle of Howe, Oklahoma

 

Three grandchildren:

Jennifer and Josh Short of Asbury, Missouri

Jamie and Collin Howard of Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Abbyjo Kay Turner of Howe, Oklahoma

 

Four great-grandchildren:

Justus Short, Jacob Short, Hudson Howard, and Harper Howard

 

One brother:

Clarence Haney

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lela Haney; and her husband, Joe Paul Turner.

 

Loretta, a devoted life-long resident of the area and cherished member of Springhill Baptist Church leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. She found joy in her garden, particularly nurturing her beloved roses, and had a passion for canning and crocheting. Known for her lighthearted belief that “zucchini cured everything,” Loretta delighted in sharing her delicious zucchini bread and pie with family and friends. Her warm spirit and dedication to her loved ones will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Springhill Baptist Church with Brother Larry Stacy and Pastor Keno King officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

 

Pallbearers will be: Steve Turner, Ron Turner, Clarence Haney, Dub Evans, Trey Evans, and Paten Evans.

 

Viewing will be from Noon until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday; 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday; and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Thursday. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

To sign Loretta’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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