Cheryll Diane Turner

Cheryll Diane Turner, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City, Florida.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., with burial in Lester R. Barnett Cemetery. Memorials in Cheryll’s honor may be made to the Children’s Museum of Illinois.

Cheryll was born on May 4, 1949, in Decatur, the daughter of Otis and Nadine (Davis) Miller. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1967 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. On October 19, 1968, she married Mike Turner in Bloomington, Illinois. Cheryll devoted more than 35 years to teaching at Roach School, Washington School, Enterprise School, and Brush College before retiring.

She enjoyed gardening, creating stained glass, reading, traveling, camping, and boating.

Cheryll is survived by her husband, Mike Turner of Decatur; her son, Brett (Jess) Turner of Fort Collins, Colorado; her grandson, Nicholas Turner; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, David Miller.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.