Remembering Brenda Turnage

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ms. Brenda Turnage will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Lakeside Baptist Church, Pineville, with Bro. Tim Turnage and Bro. Brett Dupuy officiating.

Ms. Turnage, age 65 of Pineville, passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday May 26, 2026.

Brenda was a loving mother who absolutely adored her grandchildren. She dedicated many years of service working in the cafeteria at Tioga Manor before beginning her work with the Rapides Parish School Board. During her time there, she served in the cafeterias at Brame Junior High and most recently, Caroline Dorman. Brenda was also a longtime, faithful member of Lakeside Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Turnage; her nephews, Bill and Britt Wilson; her niece, Kathryn Wilson; and her longtime companion, Gary Rayner.

Brenda leaves behind her two daughters, Shannon Cox (Wayne) of Pollock, Crystal Floyd of Hineston; four beloved grandchildren, Alidya Smith, MacKenzie Cox, Jordon Floyd, and Callie Cox; five siblings, Mike Turnage, Tim Turnage (Stephanie), Raymond Turnage, Kevin Turnage, and Patricia Wilson (Kenneth).

May her memory be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Fall Creek Funeral Home, Pineville, Randy Chenevert, Director.