Brenda Turnley Obituary

Brenda Gail Turnley

Nov 18, 1947 - May 23, 2024

Norwalk

Brenda G. Turnley, 76, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born Nov. 18, 1947, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Richard Howard and Thelma Lucille (Dingess) Turnley. She was a graduate of Norwalk High School and later Ashland University.

Brenda was an educator at Western Reserve High School for over 30 years where she taught Home Economics and made many friends amongst both colleagues and students, who fondly called her "BT."

Brenda loved dogs. As a breeder and trainer, she won numerous awards at dog shows around the country. Over the years, she raised and cared for Doberman Pinschers, Corgis, and Chihuahuas, loving all of them, especially her own three Chihuahuas, and most especially Eddie and the recently deceased, Gracie Freebush. In addition to dogs, she absolutely loved everything about Christmas and enjoyed getting together with the girls to play cards. Brenda found joy in shopping and dining out with friends and family.

Brenda is survived by her brothers, Tom Turnley, Jim (Mary Jo) Turnley, and Joe (Jan) Turnley; nieces, Julie Turnley, Ashley Bowman, and Annie Miller; nephews, Ryan Turnley and John Turnley; lots of cousins in and around the Morgantown, West Virginia area; hundreds of former students; and numerous friends who were her angels over the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rich; and most recently, her niece-in-law, Deb Solyan.

Visitation for friends and family will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, until the time of Brenda's celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Cemetery, immediately after which friends are invited to attend an informal gathering at Sofios Park off Old State Road in Norwalk, from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.