Kailyn Elizabeth Turner

GREENFIELD – Kailyn Elizabeth Turner, age 26, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Hunan Province, China on November 20, 1998, she spent the first 11 months of her life in a Chinese orphanage. She was adopted by Ed and Karen (Koons) Turner, her forever family, in November of 1999. Kailyn was a loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend. She brought joy and kindness into the lives she touched. Kailyn attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from New Palestine High School. She furthered her education at Anderson University earning a Bachelor Degree in Family Science, where she honed her skills and passion for working with children. Professionally, Kailyn dedicated herself as a private nanny and as a teacher assistant at New Palestine Elementary, where she was beloved by her students and colleagues alike. A member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine and a regular attendee of Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Kailyn lived her faith and cherished her church community. Her hobbies included spending quality time with family and friends, always bringing warmth, love, smiles, and laughter to every gathering. She also enjoyed shopping, reading, listening, and singing Christian praise music, and everything Taylor Swift. Kailyn is survived by her loving parents, Ed and Karen Turner; sister, Toria (Sam) Richardson; nephews, Theodore and Arthur Richardson; best friend, Payton Hill; boyfriend, Eli Bourassa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ed Sr. and Shirley Turner; maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Ann Koons; and aunt, Janice (Turner) Brown. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6513 W. 300 S. New Palestine, IN 46163. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow services at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield. Kailyn loved flowers, so feel free to send them or memorial contributions may be made by mail to the National Eating Disorders Association, P.O. Box 738780, Dallas, TX 75373, Zion Lutheran Church, 6513 W. 300 S., New Palestine, IN 46163, or Traders Point Christian Church, 1201 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Envelopes will be available at the church. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

Kailyn Elizabeth Turner

November 20, 1998 - September 6, 2025