With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Mary Etta Turner, 88, widow of Earl Turner, formerly of Greeleyville, of Elgin, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Life Reflections

Mrs. Mary Etta' Driffen Turner, 88, passed away on April 15, 2026, at home in Elgin, South Carolina.

Mrs. Mary Etta' Turner was born on October 29, 1937, to Thomas and Rosa Lee Driffen of Greeleyville, South Carolina. Mrs. Turner attended Williamsburg County public school system.

Mrs. Mary was well known for her compassionate heart, generous spirit, she loved working in her yard, cooking for her family and friends and of course everyone that knew her knew that she was a true comedian at heart.

Mrs. Turner was employed by the Department of Mental Retardation for the State of Connecticut where she retired on May 31, 1998. Mrs. Turner was also a devoted Christian and a member of Word of God Outreach Ministries where she attended services until her began to health decline.

Mrs. Turner is survived by: one daughter, Victoria Denise Maddison (Lake City, SC); three sons and one daughter-in-law, Earl Providence Turner (New Haven, CT), Alex V . Turner (Elgin, SC) Maurice and Melanie Turner (Columbia, SC); grandchildren, Ebony Odom (Antwon), Matthew Maddison, Micheal Baines, Alexis Turner and Ashley Ensley; several great-grands and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends that loved her dearly. Mrs. Turner is joined in death by: her husband, Earl Clarence Turner Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Rosa Lee Driffen; her sisters, Cleo Cunningham, Virginia Bradley and Hazel Montgomery; brothers, Jimmy Driffen, Major Celis Driffen, John Smith Driffen, Thomas Driffen, Henry Driffen and Ben Albert Driffen.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.