~ 80th Annual Daniel Turknett Family Reunion 2025 ~
The Turknett Family
Richard McDonald
I was raised with my grandparents and my mom and her siblings. Family was all that I had when I was young. I was the only child for 10years. So when my grandfather went somewhere I was going. He took me everywhere. To Honeys House, To see cousin Alvin. He always had cousin come over. I often went to your grandparents house.
The Turknett family was a close knit family unit. At that time he was over the Reunion and he took pride in making sure his family was taken care of at those reunions. From the BBQ to the activities to the programs and etc. I always thought in my mind if he does all this for family our family is a great thing.
So since then I’ve always loved our family. It was always a great honor to attend reunion because people always treated with such respect and kindness because of my grandfather. And I always treat people with kindness and respect because of how I was raised by all my family members.
I love the fact that I have all these family members and we all started out from my hometown of Chappell Hill, Tx
LaTrece Bandy
We had a new arrival to our family.
Raven Nicole Nimrod 5-20-2025 born to Sydney Lynette Bandy, daughter of LaTrece Newsome-Bandy, granddaughter of Joe Newsome, great granddaughter of Ina Turknett Newsome.
Sydney Bandy, 26, new mother to Raven, graduated from college with a degree in Social Work, works at Belton High School as a teacher and basketball coach.
Morgan Bandy, 19, is a Sophomore in college at Northern Oklahoma A&M University in Miami, OK. Playing Softball on scholarship and pursuing 2 degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Courtney Bandy, 15, is a Sophmore in high school. Plays softball at a high level with hopes of earning a scholarship to play in college. Courtney likes to hang with friends and listen to music.
Gary and LaTrece will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this year at Thanksgiving.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Laurynn Cousin!
Congratulations on all your accomplishments! We pray for God's continued favor in your life's journey!
~ High school graduation AND
~ Associate’s of Science Degree
~ National Honor Society-Vice President
~ National English Honor Society
~ Science National Honor Society
~ Key Club-Treasurer
~ Black Student Union
~ Badminton Club
~ Student Athletic Trainer-4 years
~ $24,000 Academic Scholarship from UNT
~ $1,000 Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
~ $4,000 Cy Fair Educational Foundation Scholarship
~ $3,425 Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship
Laurynn is the daughter of Lawerence and Autiquawa Cousin. Grandaughter of Johnnie Mae Newsome-Lewis. Great-granddaughter of Ina Turknett Newsome.
WHAT FAMILY MEANS TO ME
The Turknett family means the world to me! I feel God has blessed me to be part of this family. I hear about families that are torn apart and don't even speak to one another. If you knew my father Sherman McDonald, you know that he just loved this family and would do anything for them. Seeing how he treated and loved the Turknett, family he taught his kids to love the family. It makes me so proud to be part of this family that loves one another. We can get together and have a great time and enjoy one another. It's a blessing to me to be part of this great family.
I love each and every one of you.
Charlie
Dwight McDonald
WHAT FAMILY MEANS TO ME
The family matters to me because:
- We have the same DNA!
- Family will be there for you with unconditional love and support.
Family means the world to me...blood is thicker than water.
Jaquae Jackson
KNOWING YOUR FAMILY
It’s always important to know your family, roots and traditions. Especially in Black families where we can only trace our family roots so far.
Trez Jackson