Diane L. Turner, of Wilmington and formerly of Fairfax, Va., died Nov. 18, 2013, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Center. She was 72 years old.
For many years, Mrs. Turner worked for George Mason Law School as Director of Finance before working for George Mason University as Assistant to the Provost. She retired in 2002 and moved to the Wilmington area. Until recently, she worked part-time for the NHC Department of Aging at the Senior Center, assisting with Medicare enrollment.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1940 in Carlisle, Pa. and was preceded in death by her father, Colonel Quentin L. Zell.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy B. Zell; husband, Mike Turner; children, Kim Rooney (Mike), David Turner (Laura) and Krista Turner; grandchildren, who all fondly knew her as “Nana,” Andrew Rooney, Brian Rooney, Quentin Turner, Andrew Turner, Elena Turner, Trey Eller and Brice Eller; brothers, Tom Zell , John Zell, Jim Zell and Greg Zell; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will host a celebration of life for Mrs. Turner at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center.
Please leave condolences online for the family at Andrews Mortuary.
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