Mildred Kay Varner

Mildred K. Varner

Pickens, SC

Mildred Kay Turley “Meme” Varner, 90, beloved wife of the late Vernon Duane “Papa” Varner, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Born in Ceres, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bascum and Vivian Neal Turley.

Mrs. Varner retired from Getty’s Middle School after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Kourtney, and pulling for her favorite NASCAR driver.

Surviving is her daughter, Kimberly Ann Posey (Ty) of Pickens; her granddaughter, Kourtney Durham (Bryson); a sister, Eunice Austin of Bluefield, WV; and brothers, Neil and Donald Turley, both of Tannersville, VA.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 12:15 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with the funeral service to follow at 12:30 PM in the chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.