Ariel Irene Turner

ARIEL IRENE TURNER, daughter of Muriel D. Turner and James R. Charles Jr. was born on March 31, 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life suddenly on December 25, 2012. Bunny, as she was affectionately known accepted Christ as her Savior at Rock City Church. She graduated from The Rising Sun School. Bunny = Love, an “action” word. She demonstrated this in many ways. She tried to fix everything for the better. Her heart could see what was invisible to the eye. THAT’S LOVE. She educated herself in electronics. She could put anything together or take it apart for you for free — THAT’S LOVE. Her love of all music would shock some. She knew the lyrics of old school songs, rap, gospel, theater or musicals and was not ashamed to try and perform them live — THAT’S LOVE. If you needed someone to talk to and confide in she’d listen but would tell you what you’re doing is right or wrong. A true friend — THAT’S LOVE. If you needed a ride no matter the day or time she always tried to accommodate you at no charge — THAT’S LOVE. If you had no money, food, clothes, or friends she’d give you her last with no hesitation or returned favors expected. A true friend who knows all about you but likes you anyway — THAT’S LOVE. Tough as a lioness protecting her loved ones no matter who you were, yet gentle as a lamb with a newborn. You saw the glee in her beautiful eyes at the birth of her nephews, nieces, cousins and friends — THAT’S LOVE. Bunny made “you” family. Friends became family, strangers became family; once you met her she became your daughter, sister, mama, protector, provider. Family—THAT’S LOVE. This young woman with an old soul and an awesome spirit showed us three things that last forever: faith, hope and love; but the greatest of them all is LOVE. — I Corinthians 13 She leaves to cherish her memory: a heart broken devoted mother, Muriel D. Turner; a loving father, James R. Charles Jr.; two loving brothers, Tracey L. Turner and Michael Charles; a loving grandmother, Blanche I. Johnson and Cleora Charles; a dear sister-in-law, Jacqueline Tina Turner; a great-aunt, Frances France; one aunt, Brenda Webb; six uncles, Rodney Johnson, Grady Wilkens, Percy Turner Jr., Christopher Charles of Manhattan, NY, William Charles and Milton Charles of Baltimore, MD; two nephews, Devonte Thornton and Isaiah Turner; three nieces, Briana Turner, Katelyn Turner and Kristin Turner; godmother, Pearl Corprew; a childhood sweet heart, Anthony McNeil; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Ariel Irene Turner

March 31, 1983 - December 25, 2012