Rita Soonok Watkins Turner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Soonok Watkins Turner of Graniteville, South Carolina, who passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 52, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Soonok Watkins Turner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid adieu to Rita Soonok Watkins' earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Rita Soonok Watkins has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Gary Turner; her parents, Fred Watkins and Soonok Yoon Watkins; her daughters, Victoria Barrett (Joseph) and Sarah Turner; her siblings, Susan Watkins, Terrie French (Mike) and Robert Watkins; her nephew Brandon Watkins; her nieces, Kayla French and Brie Watkins; and her granddaughter Audrey Rita Barrett.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service (3464 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 29829). A celebration of life was held on Sunday, February 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Clearwater First Baptist Church (17 Belvedere Rd, Warrenville, SC 29822).
