Jenny Turnage Harry

Posted on October 18, 2019

Jenny Turnage Harry, 65, of Tallahassee, passed away on October 14, 2019. Jenny Lynn Turnage was born in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Virginia Beasley Page and Herman Leslie Turnage.  

She grew up in Columbus, Ga., before moving to Perry as a teenager, where she met the love of her life, Franklin. They married April 7, 1973, and were blessed with their greatest loves, Tracy Lynn and Tammy Lane.  

Jenny was a devoted wife, mother, and servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was known for her love and selfless caring for others, a true beacon for many. Jenny was a graduate of Florida State University and was known for her love of her ‘Noles. Professionally, Jenny served the State of Florida, as an advocate in Exceptional Education.

Jenny is preceded in death by: her mother, Virginia Beasley Page (Matt); father, Herman Leslie Turnage “Radio;” sister, Nancy T. Douglas (Conrad); and sister, Annette Rice.  

She is survived by: her husband, Franklin Harry; daughter, Tracy Lynn Harry; daughter, Tammy Harry Barlow (David); and four grandchildren, Macy Sadler, Marlee Sadler, Russ Barlow and Reed Barlow, to whom she is affectionately known as “Diddy.” Jenny will also be lovingly remembered by an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear, dear friends.

A graveside service will be held on October 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Boyd Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wallace Holmes officiating.