WAYNESVILLE — Charlanne Dana Turlington, 60 of Waynesville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick after an extended
illness.
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Mrs. Turlington was born January 12, 1966 in Nahunta to the late Charles Stokes and Sarah Ann Gibson. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Mary Lou Gibson; and her aunt, Freddye Louise Gibson.
Mrs. Turlington was one of those people you didn’t forget. She was headstrong, hardworking, and full of personality. If she had her mind made up, there wasn’t much changing it, but the people who knew her best also knew how caring and generous she was. Mrs. Turlington had a way of making people feel welcome, and there was always room for one more around her table.
She worked as a cosmetologist for many years and took pride in everything she did. Whether she was working, cooking a meal or making flower arrangements, she believed in doing things right.
Mrs. Turlington loved spending time on the river or at the beach soaking up the sun and enjoying the simple things. She was a loyal Georgia Bulldogs fan, loved finding a good bargain, and always managed to find the prettiest things.
She never passed up a chance to decorate for Halloween or spoil her family at Christmas while making the best pumpkin rolls. Mrs. Turlington loved her little dogs, keeping a tidy home, and always loved looking her best.
More than anything, she loved her family. Mrs. Turlington was proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was happiest when everyone was together.
Mrs. Turlington loved her family in her own way, worked hard, laughed often, and left behind memories that will be cherished forever. Those who knew her will remember her for her strength, her spunky personality, her big heart, and the countless little things that made her who she was.
She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever a part of the stories we’ll continue to tell.
Survivors include her children, Sarah Bagley, Jacob Carver (Michel) and Jordan Carver; grandchildren, Harmoni Wentworth (Jordan), Eli Bagley (Naomi), Seth Goss, Hanes Carver and Sawyer Bailey; great grandchildren, Cason Bagley, Elijah Bagley, Jr., and Marianna Wentworth; brothers, Chuck Stokes and Frank Stokes; uncles, Tom Gibson and Rob Stokes; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Friday, July 17, 2026 at Frye Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Altman officiating.
Burial was in Gibson Cemetery in Waynesville immediately following the service.
Pallbearers were Jacob Carver, Brad Rentz, Frank Stokes, Eli Bagley, Morris Worth and Seth Goss.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed be signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
