Rockford, Il.: Betty Joyce Turner, 63, died Monday, April 27, after a brief battle with cancer. Born January 25, 1952 in Peoria, Il. to Howard and Robbie (Palmer) Hayes. Betty had worked as a cosmetologist. She loved tending to her garden of vegetables and flowers or picking up a crochet hook to create something special for someone. She delighted in baking, especially her delicious fudge.
Survived by son, Ronald (Melissa) Turner; and his father, Ernie Turner; brothers, James (Linda) and Harold (Shirley) Hayes. Predeceased by parents, and infant sons, Joey and Johnnie.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, Il. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. To express condolences, visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com