Background
Turner, Wilma L. was born on September 8, 1934 in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Earl Eskel and Frances Marie (Simily) Leonard.
Turner, Wilma L. was born on September 8, 1934 in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Earl Eskel and Frances Marie (Simily) Leonard.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1956; Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1962; postgraduate, St. Saint Louis University, 1965.
Teacher, Rolla (Missouri) High School, 1956-1962; department chairman, Parkview High School, Springfield, Missouri, 1962-1966; educational supervisor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1971-1981; lecturer in speech, U. Missouri, Rolla, since 1981.
Named Outstanding Young Speech Teacher, Center States Speech Association, 1965. Member Philanthropic and Educational Organization (executive board international chapter since 1991).
Married James H. Turner Junior, July 3, 1966. Children: Anne Turner Saunders, James L.