Tyriska Aka: Ty Yvette Turner '60"

January 21, 1965 - Dash Begins

THE BEGINNING:

Thursday, January 21, 1965, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, a beautiful bouncing baby girl was welcomed into the world by Parents, Louis Edward and Velma Bell Turner into the world. The precious bundle brought so much joy and excitement. The chosen name was Tyriska Yvette Turner.

RELIGION:

Tyriska was introduced to religion at a very early age. She participated in various departments including Ushers, Choir, Mission, Sunday School and BYPU. During one event, Tyriska was crowned “Miss Growing Valley”. She also attended various Local, District, Regional and State Workshops.

EDUCATION:

Tyriska attended schools in the Gladewater ISD, graduating in 1983. She also graduated from Kilgore Junior College obtaining a Certification and License in Cosmetology. .

FAMILY:

Tyriska remained single all of her life. She was very content just spoiling her nieces and nephew. Spending time with her Maternal Grandmother, Dorothy Bell, brought her so much joy.

COMMUNITY:

Tyriska accompanied and assisted her Mother in community projects with the Salvation Army Service Unit of Gilmer ~ Upshur County for greater than 30 years. She assisted with paperwork and distribution of needed items during disasters such as House fires and Tornadoes.

LOVE ONES WAITING AT HEAVEN GATES TO WELCOME HER HOME:

Father ~ Louis Edward Turner; Step Father ~ DeQuence Ovide Clay, Sr.; Maternal Grandmother ~ Dorothy Mae Williams Bell; Paternal Grandmother ~ Mary Nickerson.

PRECIOUS MEMORIES WILL REMAIN WITH:

Mother ~ Velma Bell Clay; Sisters ~ Valencetta Clay, Felecia Turner, Rachel Turner, Susan Renee Pegram(Will); Tonya Clay; Brothers ~ Ja’Harial Clay, DeQuence O. Clay, Jr., Tracy Bonner; Nieces ~ Doctor KeVarial Clay Lowe(Jordan), Mariah Benet Campbell, KeAnna G. Clay; Nephews ~ DeQuentus Clay; Uncles ~ James V. Bell, Jr., Clifford L. Bell, Sr., Bobby G. Bell, Sr., Kenneth L. Bell, Sr. (Angela), Vincenzo A. ”Vince” Williams, Frenchell Nickerson, James Turner, Wilbert Turner; Aunts ~ Rhonda Henry, Carnell Nickerson, Pauline Sloan, Sherry Lively(Arthur), Bennie Moore, Ann Clay, Barbara Clay; Cousins ~Torry Bell(Natasha), Bobby Bell II, Lorin Bell Reeves, Shaderia Stephenson (J.B), Stacy Linwood, Tameshia Portley, Clifford Bell, Jr.(Coren), Nicole Bell, Kenneth Bell, Jr., Danita Means, Brandon Fields, Janell Fitzgerald, Michelle Clay Price(Stacy), Leon Clay, Jr,(Lachelle), Andre Clay(Jill), Claudette Clay, Portia Scott(Sam), Doctor Bridgette Moore, Attorney Candice Clay Baptiste, Royce Clay, Jr. (Chasity), Jeremy Clay(Tisa), Rashad Clay(Rita); Special Family and Friends ~ Annette Pierce, Gaye Thomas, Dorothy Bridges Slade, Pauline Bridges Jackson, Teresa Jones, Makayla Jones, Tammie Hoosier Johnson, Crystal Dabney, Heidi Morris, Shanica Cook, Susie Criss, Tereisa Jeffrey-Houston, Mary Jacobs, Reverend Kelvin Lynch, Reverend Harvel Davis, Reverend Kelton Wilson. 

Dash Ended - January 13,2026