Nancy Louise Turner

Williamsburg-Nancy Louise Turner was born August 7, 1937 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Thurlene (Agan) Shilling. She grew up in the Knoxville area and graduated from Knoxville High School then attended Kirkwood College. Nancy was united in marriage to James Dale Turner on September 4, 1959 in Des Moines. They lived in Des Moines, Carlisle and Conrad before moving to Williamsburg in 1973. Nancy worked as Assistant Vice President of Operations for Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Williamsburg for 20 years retiring in 1992. She enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye basketball and football, the Cubs and attending the grandchildren's activities. She was a member of the Iowa Women's Bankers Association. Nancy resided at the Highland Ridge Care Center, after Jim's death in 2008. She passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Highland Ridge Care Center with her son's by her side at the age of 80 years.

She is survived by two sons: Andrew (Lisa) Turner of Bloomington, IL and Christopher (Kayleen) Turner of Camanche; four grandchildren: Brent Turner, Brittany Turner, Karissa (Michael) Handley and Kiana Turner; a great grandson: Declan James Handley; three brothers: Gary Shilling, Don (Linda) Shilling and Tom (Sue) Shilling all of Knoxville. Also survived by many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother Richard Shilling.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 3:30 pm on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg, where there will be visitation following from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Graveside services will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle. In lieu of flowers memorials are for Multiple Sclerosis research or Safe Haven of Iowa County.


The family would like to thank the Mercy Hospital Doctors and Nurses along with Highland Ridge Staff for the care and compassion that Nancy received through out her stay.