Oddie Mayola Hopkins was born march 31, 1912 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Arthur Hopkins, Sr. and Francis Blake Hopkins, and was raised in Boley, Oklahoma.

Mother Turner was the second of fourteen children born to this union. Her parents, twelve siblings, two sons and her husbands A.D Turner and Merrix Wilson Sr., preceded her in death.

Mother Turner leaves to cherish her memories, one brother  Arthur Hopkins Jr. of Hesperia, California; one great-great niece Yuchiki Fisher; two grandchildren, Anita Crawford(Steven) and Samuel Eugene Jenkins Jr. of Spencer, Oklahoma; four great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, two nieces, Nordine Tryon of Boley, Oklahoma and Frances Parks of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one nephew, Donald R. Brown (Norma Jean) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law Barbara Hopkins of Oklahoma City, Ok; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

My Journey "On Earth"

It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life. I have no regrets whatsoever. Save the pain I'll leave behind.

Those dear hearts who love and care, and the strings pulling at the heart and soul... The strong arms that held me up when

my own strength let me down. At every turning of my life I came across good friends, and family who stood by me, even

when the time raced me by. Farewell, farewell, my loved ones, I smile and bid you so long. No, shed no tears for I need them not,

all I need is your smile. If you feel sad do think of me, for that's what I'll like when you live in the hearts of those you love, remember

then you never die. I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the ever lasting light...