Bonnie Jean Turner, also called Mrs. Bonnie, died on Saturday, March 16, 2008 after one of several deadly tornadoes tore through her Georgia farm. Her 86-acre farm, home to high priced show dogs, goats, donkeys, and several other kinds of animals, was completely destroyed by the 130 mph tornado. Several of her dogs were found dead, but many of them still remain missing.
Fast Facts:
- Age: 60s
- Bred: American Hairless Terrier
- Four of the dogs were found and were in good condition
- Other tornado victim: Jerry Albers
Bonnie Gene Turner News
- Official site: Flinthill Kennel - Aragon, GA
- Google News: Bonnie Jean Turner
- CNN.com: Tornado takes 'Mrs. Bonnie,' animal lover (March 16, 2008)
- "On Saturday, nothing was left of that bucolic sanctuary after a 130-mph tornado ravaged it. Bonnie died, thrown 50 feet from her home as her husband Michael cried out her name, their neighbors Joe and Jamie Wheeler said"
- The Rockmart Journal: Polk kennel destroyed in storm; dogs may be lost or dead (March 16, 2008)
- "Breeders from across the Southeast are asking for help finding any American hairless terriers owned by an Aragon woman who was killed by a tornado Saturday in Polk County."
- Walker County Messanger: Tornado strikes: Deadly storm kills 2 in Floyd and Polk counties (March 16, 2008)
- "Bonnie Turner, age unavailable, of Live Oak Road, north of Aragon, was killed when the twister hit her home, police said. A family friend from Florida, Jo Trapp, said Bonnie Turner's husband Michael Turner had been transferred to a hospital in Tennessee and was listed in critical condition Saturday night. The Turners raised American hairless terriers, and some of their dogs were missing late Saturday. "
Bonnie Gene Turner Blogs
papermonkey.org: New Puppy and Atlanta's Tornado (March 16, 2008)
RomeNewswire.com: Photo From Polk Tornado Victim Found Over 129 Miles Away... (March 16, 2008)
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