Margaret Louise "Bean" Turnage (1930-2026)

Margaret Louise "Bean" Turnage 1930 - 2026 Margaret Louise "Bean" Turnage, 96, a resident of Fernwood, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026 at Camellia Estates. A graveside ser- vice will be held Friday, June 19, at Reeves Cemetery in Summit, at 11AM with the Rev. Trent Moak officiating.

Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louise was born on April 21, 1930 in Franklinton, Washing- ton Parrish, LA. She is the daughter of the late, Jessie Edward Toney and Charlotte "Lottie" Wood.

Louise worked various jobs during her long life but her favorite was at Croft Metals Company. Her great love was for her loving hus- band Lester "Buster" Turnage and their only child Tony "Mike" Mikell Turnage. She dearly loved cooking and taking care of them and their home.

Even up to the age of 94, she would work her Fernwood neighborhood, work in her yard, and clean her home. She was a loving wife, mother, friend and a very active Christian woman in Fernwood Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and stud- ied his teachings and is now resting in his pres- ence.

She was preced- ed in death by her par- ents; her husband Buster Turnage; her only child Mike Turnage; her 3 brothers L.E. Toney, John Ellis Toney, and Angus Toney; and her sisters Genevieve Koch and Lucille Grace. Louise is sur- vived by her loving friend of 30 plus years and caregiver James Harris; her brother Harlon Toney; 2 sisters Agnes Smith and Elnora Melear; 1 brother-in-law Tommie Turnage (Patsy); along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorials can be made to Fernwood Baptist Church in Fernwood.