A main figure in the White County Sheriff’s office for three decades, Joan Turner, is retiring. Employees and friends stopped by the Roy Ash Community Room in Cleveland Monday to thank her for her service and wish her well.
Turner has served as the administrative assistant since being hired in 1991 by then-Sheriff Neal Walden.
Walden said Turner, “loved what she did, as well as I. The sheriff’s office was a part of our lives. I’m glad to see her finally stepping back and doing what she wants.”
Current sheriff Rick Kelley adds, “She does everything. It’s hard to describe what she means to the office. She’s been there so long and we’re truly going to miss her.”
Prior to her employment with the sheriff’s office, Turner was employed with the White Count Tax Assessor’s office.
“I learned a lot in law enforcement and the years have gone by so fast,” Turner said, “but I’ve loved every minute of it.”
