Obituary for Gina Koonce Turner
Gina passed away peacefully at her home in Bridgecreek on Thursday August 20, 2020. Gina was born on October 22, 1960 in Oklahoma City to Harold & Barbara (Nutley) Anderson. Gina was raised in Newcastle, Oklahoma and graduated a Newcastle racer class of 1978. As a young girl Gina enjoyed riding her horse, playing basketball and cheering on her Racers. She made handfuls of friends during her school years and was still very close with them into her adult life.
One of Gina’s first jobs after school was working for her dad at City Spring Works, Inc. as an administrative assistant. Just about one year out of high school Gina married Calvin Koonce in 1979 and within the next few years they were blessed with two daughters, Jana and Jenny. Gina and Calvin’s little family was full of love and every day brought on new experiences as they raised their daughters.
Gina and Calvin were loving parents and both helped to provide for their family. While Calvin made a career in the military, Gina worked as an administrative assistant for Ridgecrest Baptist Church And later for Rivermont Retirement Center. She later began working for Hill’s Land and Construction Company where she specialized in deep cleaning properties after the new home constructions were complete. Gina worked for Hill’s for nearly 15 years and was still actively employed with them until her passing. Gina also had numerous clients she cleaned for personally that adored her.
In 1998 Gina and her daughter’s weathered an unexpected and difficult season in their lives when Calvin passed away. Their family and tight knit group of friends offered unending love and support. It was a devastating blow for so many loved ones, but together Gina and her family were able to rise above the dark times and remember only the best times with Calvin.
Gina was a stay at home mother during her girls High school years and was always involved her girl’s cheerleading activities. Gina’s home was always an open door for Jana and Jenny’s friends always sharing laughs and offering advice.
Gina was introduced to Mike by Mike’s brother, Danny. Gina and mike were married May 31st of 2002 and made their home in Bridge Creek. They enjoyed over 18 years of marriage. Gina was an avid OU fan and loved her OKC THUNDER!
Within this past year they started their own company, Practical Interior Solutions, which combined her residential cleaning and detail expertise with Mike’s remodeling skills to make for a perfect home renovation company.
Gina always made time for her family. Even if she was working she would make sure her family was taken care of . Gina was a devoted wife, daughter, loving mother and most of all, a wonderful grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, they always loved spending time with their Memaw and Papa.
Gina will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, selfless, giving heart and putting others needs before her own. The lives she touched over the years are countless. Her sweet spirit will always be remembered.
Gina was preceded in death by her
Father, Harold C. Anderson
Husband, Calvin Koonce
She is survived by her:
Mother, Barbara (Nutley) Anderson
Husband Mike,
Daughter, Jana Noble and husband Randy
Daughter Jenny Cruce and husband James
Grandchildren: Caleigh , Jett and Boston Noble; Karson , Jackson , Jase and Brayden Cruce
as well as extended loving family and a host of dear friends.
One of Gina’s first jobs after school was working for her dad at City Spring Works, Inc. as an administrative assistant. Just about one year out of high school Gina married Calvin Koonce in 1979 and within the next few years they were blessed with two daughters, Jana and Jenny. Gina and Calvin’s little family was full of love and every day brought on new experiences as they raised their daughters.
Gina and Calvin were loving parents and both helped to provide for their family. While Calvin made a career in the military, Gina worked as an administrative assistant for Ridgecrest Baptist Church And later for Rivermont Retirement Center. She later began working for Hill’s Land and Construction Company where she specialized in deep cleaning properties after the new home constructions were complete. Gina worked for Hill’s for nearly 15 years and was still actively employed with them until her passing. Gina also had numerous clients she cleaned for personally that adored her.
In 1998 Gina and her daughter’s weathered an unexpected and difficult season in their lives when Calvin passed away. Their family and tight knit group of friends offered unending love and support. It was a devastating blow for so many loved ones, but together Gina and her family were able to rise above the dark times and remember only the best times with Calvin.
Gina was a stay at home mother during her girls High school years and was always involved her girl’s cheerleading activities. Gina’s home was always an open door for Jana and Jenny’s friends always sharing laughs and offering advice.
Gina was introduced to Mike by Mike’s brother, Danny. Gina and mike were married May 31st of 2002 and made their home in Bridge Creek. They enjoyed over 18 years of marriage. Gina was an avid OU fan and loved her OKC THUNDER!
Within this past year they started their own company, Practical Interior Solutions, which combined her residential cleaning and detail expertise with Mike’s remodeling skills to make for a perfect home renovation company.
Gina always made time for her family. Even if she was working she would make sure her family was taken care of . Gina was a devoted wife, daughter, loving mother and most of all, a wonderful grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, they always loved spending time with their Memaw and Papa.
Gina will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, selfless, giving heart and putting others needs before her own. The lives she touched over the years are countless. Her sweet spirit will always be remembered.
Gina was preceded in death by her
Father, Harold C. Anderson
Husband, Calvin Koonce
She is survived by her:
Mother, Barbara (Nutley) Anderson
Husband Mike,
Daughter, Jana Noble and husband Randy
Daughter Jenny Cruce and husband James
Grandchildren: Caleigh , Jett and Boston Noble; Karson , Jackson , Jase and Brayden Cruce
as well as extended loving family and a host of dear friends.