Turner was born a Baptist, but converted to Buddhism and credits the spiritual chants with giving her the strength that she needed to get through the rough times.. 
Ìyá bàbá tàbí màmá rẹ̀ ń gbé ní ẹ̀gbẹ́ ilé tí wọ́n bí sí, òun sì lọ tọ́ Gaynor dàgbà.. 