Sandra Jean Turner, age 67 of Rutherfordton died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Sandra was born on February 23, 1958, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late James Ray Turner and Hazel Merle Hutchins Turner. 

She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, and she attended Limestone College for two years before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she graduated.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton.

She formerly worked as Director of Family Services at Hospice of Rutherford County. She was currently on the staff of First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton.  Sandra was a member of the Foothills Forum of Toastmasters International, the Professional Women’s Association and the League of Women Voters.

Survivors include her brother, Tony Turner of Rutherfordton as well as her extended family and close friends that loved and supported her.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton with the Reverend Patrick Neitzey officiating.  

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com