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Margaret Turnell Obituary

Margaret Turnell, age 102, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born on April 14, 1923, in Granbury, Texas to W.L. and Jewell Bankston. She was the second oldest of eight children. Margaret met O.C. Turnell in Silver City, NM. In 1942, they were married in Albuquerque. They had three sons, Leon, Roy and Tom. The family settled in Durango, CO. in 1950. She lived a long and full life marked by strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family and church. Her kind heart, quiet wisdom, and enduring faith were a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew her.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband, O.C. Turnell; her eldest son, Leon Turnell; her granddaughter, Shelley Turnell; and her siblings: Otis Bankston, Nan Darling, Earl Bankston, J.L. Bankston, Delano Bankston, Herman Bankston, Arthur Bankston, and Charles Bankston.

She is survived by:

- Her sons and daughters-in-law, Tom Turnell and his wife Ellen Turnell, Roy Turnell and his wife Billie Turnell

- Her daughter-in-law, Joan Turnell (wife of the late Leon Turnell)

She was a cherished grandmother to:

- Mike, Christa, Jeff, Shelley, and Caiah Turnell

Her great-grandchildren include:

- T.J., Jack, Katy, and Emily Turnell

She was also blessed to have a great-great-granddaughter:

- Lainey Turnell

Margaret's legacy of love, perseverance, and deep family roots will live on through each generation that follows.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 25, 2025. To leave condolences for Margaret please visit - www.hoodmortuary.com/obituaries/margaret-turnell.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 23, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Margaret Turnell

Jul

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 E. 3rd. Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Jul

25

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Overland Church

1715 West 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

Jul

25

Graveside service

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Crestview Cemetery

, Durango, CO 81303

Funeral services provided by:

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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Matthew Lindgren

Earlier today

I know Margaret from Overland/Parkside churches. I always jumped at the chance to catch up with this beautiful sister in Christ. Miss her already.

Maxine Martinez

July 23, 2025

We will miss Margaret, we lived on the Southside and she was very well known and loved. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Phil and Maxine Martinez.

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