Martha Janearle Bland Turner

1921 ∼ 2019

Martha Janearle Bland Turner, 97, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. Janearle was born December 23, 1921 in Orange, Texas to Jasper Monroe Bland and Alta Smith Bland. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a retired Woodcrest Elementary first grade Teacher with 39 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Neches. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Janearle was preceded in death by her daughter, JoyVon Turner, and her sister, Joyce Raiford. Surviving relatives include her sister, Pollie Bland of Port Neches, Texas; brother, James Bland and wife Gail of Dallas, Texas; 4 nephews, Dal Raiford and wife Terri, Don Raiford and wife Judy, Dan Raiford and wife Bettie, and Dee Raiford and wife Dorothea.

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Anonymous February 16, 2019
I always would think about Mrs Turner. She was my favorite teacher of all the teachers I had at Woodcrest. Shee will be missed.
Anonymous February 4, 2019
Mrs. Turner was always a sweet and loving lady. Truly one of the pillars in the church! She was also one of our mother's best friends as they both shared the love for teaching. May the Angels above guide and protect her as she goes on to be with our Lord.
Anonymous February 2, 2019
Dear Ones, we have lost a precious person with a precious demeanor. Miss Turner was a soft spoken person with a gentle, loving spirit. A precious teacher, daughter, sister, mother, and friend. God rest her soul. Please keep your sweet and precious memories of her close to your hearts. Sincerely, Dianne Thompson Hollier and son, Brandon L. Hollier formerly of Port Neches and former members of FUMC Port Neches.
Anonymous February 1, 2019
She was my 1st grade teacher.