Darla Kay Turan, age 68, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Trinity Health Care, Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Covenant United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS. A memorial service will follow on Saturday, March 17, 2018, 11:00 AM at Covenant United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Bramlett officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Turan was born on June 2, 1949, in Tupelo, MS to the late Clyde and Willie Mae Bratton Clark. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS. Mrs. Turan worked as a Resource Management officer for the 14 ^th Medical Group for 31 years. She was a member of the Columbus East Lions Club, Lowndes County Wildlife Federation, and Northhaven Woods Garden Club. Mrs. Turan enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, and many other outdoor sports. She Just loved being outside as often as possible.

Mrs. Turan is survived by her husband- Ellsworth Turan of Caledonia, MS; daughters- Natalie Turan Ellis of Caledonia, MS, and Dana Turan (Jim) Evans of Roswell, GA; son- Troy Turan of Caledonia, MS; grandchildren- Billy Parker, Tatum Turan, Camden Turan, Skylar Ellis, and Forrest Evans; sisters- Jennifer Poole of Tupelo, MS, and Mavis (Wayne) Kennedy of Talladega, AL; brother- Bobby (Marianne) Clark of Port Orange, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great- nephews.

Memorials may be made to White Cane, 431 Katherine Dr., Flowood, MS 39232, or Covenant United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 9552, Columbus, MS 39705.