Donna Wrenn Turpin
July 13, 1948 ~ December 2, 2018
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Donna Wrenn Turpin, 70, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. The photo of Donna is from her wedding day in 1974.
A native of Buncombe Co., Donna was the only daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Sue Mason Turner.
Surviving are her husband, James Wesley Turpin; daughters, Hope Turpin of Charlotte, and Joy Schultz of Wilmington; grandchildren, Brooke, Cole, Summer, and Forrest; and brother, Herbert Logan Turner, Jr.
A private graveside service will be held December 3, 2018, at Green Hills Cemetery.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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Dear Turpin family,
My heart breaks for all of you at this time of grief. Your wife, mother, grandmother and sister was a great inspiration to all of us that work for Project Concern International. Wrenn touched many peoples lives and she inspired me with her commitment to serving the under-served. I had the privilege of spending time with Wrenn when she would visit PCI and she always had kind words to say to everyone as well as lots of great stories of her time in West Virginia and working with the dental clinic. She always made me smile. May she rest in peace.
Herb, I am so sorry to hear of your deep loss.
Praying for the family.
Dear Jim and Family, I am so sad to think of you without your Wrenn. The 2 of you have always been an inspiration in so many ways. I will miss Wrenn so much and I know that you will miss her a gazillion times more. I have always enjoyed the time we have spent together, as short and far between as those times have been. Much love to your entire family and please know that you have the love and very heart-felt condolences of my entire family, Janine, Wil, Taylor and Linnea Schooley
Dear Jim and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you at the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and our dear friend Wrenn. We will never forget the friendship she offered us throughout the years at our Vietnam Reunions and PCI Hands Events. Wrenn always met us with a big smile and a warm hug. We valued her friendship and we will miss her very much. With all our love,
We have much love and concern for you and family now, Jim.
TVB Donna Wren you will be missed Just glad you were part of my life Richard Jenkins
RIP my dear friend I will miss you dearly
We send our deepest condolences to the family. We did not know Wrenn, but met Jim while at PC in Vietnam and have very warm memories of him, and admiration for what he started.
Rest in peace Wrenn, and go well Jim.
Rob & Barb Meier
Christchurch New Zealand
A sweet lady , and a great man ! With every warm and kind wish to one and all.
Fred Wiegand, Canadian surgeon- Montreal
Dear Jim,
I have only just learned of Wrenns death.
Please accept my sympathies and very best wishes for the future.
Warm regards
Nelson Collie
It was my pleasure and privilege to teach both Hope and Joy when they were students at Reynolds High School, and I came to know Wrenn and Jim Turpin through them. I remember what loving parents and strong advocates the Turpins were for their beautiful daughters. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
We just got word late from my cousin’s wife who lives in Fairview. She just found the Obit. on Donna Wrenn. As a long time friend (1968), I can not say enough about our friendship over the years. From our single days to our old age, we shared some great times,laughs, adventures, and hardships. Through it all, Donna was the bravest, strongest person, while faithful to God and her family. She will be missed. Our condolences to Jim and her family.
Please call us,if we can provide any support in any way.
Evette and Walt
Jim,
I just learned of Wrenn’s passing when I found this listing online this evening. I’m so sorry for your loss. Think of you both often. I would love to contact you. What is the best way?
Love And regards Peter Holland
A beautiful lady, she drove me and Herb to class reunion.