Betty Geraldine (Turner) Julian

Betty Turner Julian, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Born on March 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anna and John Turner.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed decorating, flowers, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers, John and Bill Turner and sisters, Mary Jo Jones and Norma Brown.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kim Talley (Donnie) and Ashlie Julian; son, Johnny Julian (Diane); brother, Nick Turner; sisters, Shirley Yount, Shelby Peterson, and Cathy Allen (Dale); grandchildren, Justin Julian, Zeb Pugh, and Zalen Pugh; great-grandchildren, Raleigh Julian, Cadence Pugh, and Abel Pugh.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Rowan Memorial Park Chapel in the Pines, 4125 Franklin Community Center Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144. The graveside service will begin at 2:00 PM, l following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the American Children’s Home, PO Box 1288, Lexington, NC 27293-1288 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Julian family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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