TURNER, JoAnn Marie (Ford) - b. November 23, 1941 - d. June 10, 2026

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JoAnn Marie Turner, age 84, of Wichita, Kansas and formerly of Elk County, Kansas, passed away on June 10, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born on November 23, 1941 in rural Elk Falls, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Jessie (Dutton) Ford.

Growing up on the family farm, JoAnn learned early how to work hard, have a strong faith in God, and have fun when you can.  As a youngster, she was seen driving grain trucks when it was time to harvest.  When her father became the Elk County Sheriff, she would also help run the switchboard and make sure meals were delivered to those in the Sheriff's care.

JoAnn took a job as HR Representative for USD #259 and dedicated many years to that position.  She always tried to make sure others were cared for first and learned that selfless was her best asset to her job and her family.  After she retired from the school, she then sold real estate for many years.

JoAnn married Timothy I. Turner on June 14, 1980.  They began their lives together on the dance floor.  They entered numerous dance competitions for Square Dancing and Country Dancing and ultimately became instructors for those willing to learn.  When not dancing, JoAnn loved tending to her garden and growing flowers with her favorite dogs by her side.  She loved her family deeply and cherished their time together.

Including Tim, JoAnn is survived by her son, Glenn A. Fox of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren, Amanda (Jared) Siler-Evans, Cody (Maria) Rajtar, Casey Fox-Featherby, and Jesse Featherby; three great-grandchildren, Michael, Aleah, and Addison; and one great-great-grandchild, Yazmin.  She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Pamela Featherby; and her siblings, Leslie Ford and Evelyn Condon.

The family has requested a private funeral service.  Memorials in her name have been established to either the Humane Society or St.Jude's Children's Hospital and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington Street, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)