Jo Ann Kachadurian Turner

Birth date: Dec 7, 1931 Death date: May 13, 2021

Jo Ann Kachadurian Turner was the only daughter of Krekor and Joel Kachadurian, born 7 December 1931 in Chattanooga, TN. Remarkable from the first, she excelled in ballet as a young girl, and she graced a number of local stages wi Read Obituary

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Andrew Panoho

220w ago

Dear Charles, Aloha my brother - What a blessing you and Jo Ann are to me! Those casual remarks, Jo Ann made while reading the newspaper, way back in May 1990 "Charles - I think we're going to get to know this young man" epitomised what I appreciated about her - She was spiritually very perceptive and yet o-so-non-plussed in practically living out her Christian faith. How can I thank you both enough? Your hospitality and your deep love when you opened up your home to me has never been forgotten. God alone knows the debt that I owe you both and other dear Memphians for your care and support. If ever I hear any unkind words being spoken about your country, I honestly can't help myself... a deep well of memories gushes out and I retell and I relive the kindness and love that you all showed me there in Memphis. Such generous, such precious and such happy memories of caring, good people. Jo Ann epitomised those qualities. When ever I think of Memphis I can smell the awakening heat of summer, I can hear the insect chorus of the night, I can feel a breaking humid thunderstorm. I also remember your home and your guest bedroom, I remember Jo Ann's rocking chair and her many crafts hanging on the walls, Charles your beloved wife is now home, I miss her already, but I am looking forward to the time when we will all share our interconnected rooms in our eternal Mansions there in glory - we have a lot of catching up to do.

Arohanui, Andrew, Ana, Charlotte, Peata, Iona, Solomon and Henare

Please pass on our love to the whole family: Alison, Laurie, Rachel, Sarah, Kathryn, Kilby, Chastity, Cory, Jonathan and Curt and the Great grandies who are as yet unmet, and all the many friends and out-laws and in-laws and 'the many other hangers on' (of which I was once one).

Kitty Carpenter

228w ago

Jo Ann and I met probably 40 years ago. She was a kind lady and I sat with her on the bus going downtown while she smocked. She was one of the most gifted ladies I ever met when it comes to needle work. She made the most beautiful keepsakes for wedding attire for her girls and inside was a date for each event as best I can remember. Such beautiful garments, She helped me smock matching outfits with Noah's Ark on each for my little Daughter and my son , As time went on my first granddaughter wore the dress and later on I was blessed with another granddaughter and a grandson. So as they grew they too wore the two outfits. Each time I would be sure my precious friend got pictures of the children in the outfits that she had such an interest in helping me make. Years went by but I always remembered her kindness to a young mother on the bus. I also was invited to her home and met dear Charlie. Such a kind family Together she helped me several other smocked items for the children. I loved that lady and loved that beautiful smile. We had texted in April and I was in prayer for she and Charlie. On May 3 I had texted her and didn't hear back I should have followed up but you know we always look back and realize what we should have done She was a great friend to me and always treasure the friendship. My journey through life was blessed to have had her example to walk by. What a blessing she was to me . God blessed me when I met dear Jo Ann
I know you all will miss her but we are blessed as believers to know that we will meet again. We don't lose that which we know where they are. She will always remain in our hearts. I will miss our correspondence. I love you all

Love Kitty Carpenter
561 Waring Rd
Memphis,Th 38122
901-292-6951 feel free to call on me if I can do anything

Thericky Leighfamily

228w ago

in honor of Jo Ann.

Jo Anne was so much Loved by all of us at Ernst and Ernst. She was our mom too. Kind, sweet, caring, and supportive to us in whatever we had going on at the time. We just loved her so and she loved us too.
Most Respectfully,
The Ricky Leighs
Rick and Kathy
131 West Valley St.
Hernando, Mississippi, 38632
901 619 2704

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