Panella Gaines-Turman

Panella Turman age 75 of knoxville tn passed away on Sept 29,2025. She was a faithful member of Mt.Zion church and was employed over 30yrs at TVA. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents..Wilford  Gaines Sr. and Carrie Lee Gaines, sister Jackie Swinger, brother Dennis Gaines. She is survived by her brother Wilford (Kathy) Gaines Jr, five nieces , Yolanda Joiner, Ericka (Greg) Evans, Dorothea (Brian)Campbell, Denise, Patrice and Tiffany Gaines. Three nephews James Joiner, Teddy and Dustin Gaines and a host of other nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3rd at Mt.Zion Baptist Church on 2714 Brooks Road, Knoxville,TN at 5:30 - 6:30pm with funeral service to follow. Repass to follow funeral service.

Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.