Service Details
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 11:00am. The service will only be available via live stream. Viewing will be available via the live stream starting at 10:00am.
Link to the stream:
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Note: The funeral home will not be available for computer technical support. We are only able to ensure the link is live and available. Thank you for understanding.
Emma Jean Turner, 88, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born in New Albany, MS, on November 11, 1931, daughter of the late El and Ellen (Nee: Gray) Barker.
Emma was united in marriage to the love of her life, Terrel Turner, on August 3, 1947. The two relocated from MS to Racine, WI in 1949. Terrel preceded her in death on January 21, 1985.
She was a member of St. Paul MBC for 50+ years where served on the Mother’s Board, Senior Mission and she regularly attended Sunday School. She was a housekeeper for several healthcare institutions but retired in 1996 from Lincoln Village Convalescent Center. She was grateful to be able to still live in her apartment, taking care of her daily tasks including preparing her own meals.
Emma leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Dorothy (Clarence) Green, Rose Turner-Hooker; grandchildren, Gwen (Larry) Latiker, Stephanie Woods, David (Christonya) Green, Melissa Green, Terrence (Birgit) Hooker, Latisha Hooker; great-grandchildren, Steven, Brandon, Mariah, Brittany, Jordan, Jada, Amaria, Amir, Terrell Niara; great-great-grandchildren, Jamier, Jrue, Miah, Charli, Jalia, Sarai, Christopher Jr; special nephew, Wilbur Pickens (Memphis, TN); sister-in-law, Grace Turner; brothers-in-law, William Turner, Joseph (Jennifer) Ticer; special friends, Edna Fletcher (45+ years), Mother Dora Cleveland, Josephine Wilson (cousin), Virginia Arthur (cousin), Marty Karls; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.
In addition to her husband, Emma is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Linda Sue Turner; son-in-law, Archie T. Hooker; brothers, Tommie Lee Fleming, A.V. Barker; brothers-in-law, Henry, George, Othello, Vivian, Ivora (Mary), James Turner; sisters-in-law, Lura Kirk, and Lucille Turner.
A celebration of Emma’s life and homegoing will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 11:00am, by live stream only, with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby I officiating. Viewing will be available by stream from 10:00am until the time of the service. The stream link is https://youtu.be/PDuF2kAgE4Y. Click on the link OR copy and paste the entire URL into your internet browser. Private burial for the family will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Acknowledgments:
Our family would like to thank you all for your kind acts during this most difficult time. Thank you all for your patience as we have faced challenges due to the current health crisis. God has shown himself faithful through all of this. Special thanks to Chris Daniel (at his home in Arizona) who worked non-stop to create the music playlist for the viewing time and for coordinating and finalizing the order of service. He also graciously agreed to sing a tribute to Mom during the service – His Eye Is on the Sparrow.
Ruth Lumpkins says
I am praying for the family,,May the Lord grant you peace .Rest in him he has your back. Shalom Love You. Ruth Lumpkins ♥️
Amaria Forrest says
Love you great grandma. I will forever think about you. Rest in Paradise.
Katherine Sartin says
My love and condolences offered to the Turners and family of Rose Hooker. Mrs Turner was obviously a beautiful, strong and God fearing Proverbs 31 woman because she raised one in you Rose. Prayers that all plans go smoothly during this.memorial. #Prayers Going Up
E Linda Nolan says
Prayers and condolences
Lillie Vance says
🌹May God continue His blessings on you and the Family with comfort and loving memories. Much love ❤️ 💕💝 & Prayers🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Gail Bolden, Milwaukee,WI says
Prayers for you and your family Rose.
Linda Collins says
My dear sister Rose I want to extend my deepest sympathy. to you and your family. Your mom was a beautiful lady inside and out side. I know you will truly miss her. I can say that she raised a wonderful daughter. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you. Love Linda ❤️❤️ Collins. Take care
David &Ernestine Johnson says
Our condolences to your family for the loss of your mom. David and I will keep you in our prayers.
Linda Bryant says
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time of bereavement. We are here if you need us.
George and Linda Bryant
Brown Deer, WI
Steven Crawford says
As her oldest grandson I always wanted to make sure I set the pace to make her proud for the example I could be for the rest of the family. We hard times early in life and she helped us out with not very many people would or could. Grandma Emma will always hold a special place in my heart when I remember her I will always remember to do the right thing. I’m grateful she got to meet my kids and happy as she can now join her husband after all these years. Love you
Betty Gaines says
My deepest thoughts and prayers to Rose Hooker and family. Your Mom got her wings and her mansion. Hallelujah, how great is our God. He makes no mistakes. Peace unto you and family and your memories is a treasure.
Latisha Hooker says
Gramma you are the light to this family. I know you will continue to shine on us and be in our hearts always,
Love you and miss you,
May you rest peacefully
Your Granddaughter,
Latisha
Nita Murrray says
Rest in your new heavenly home
Jerry and Hattie Mitchell says
Rose were certain she will be welcome into her new home
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
REST ON
Ruby Wiley says
My sincere condolences . I pray God’s Comforting Grace upon you and the family.
Shalom
Yates says
Rose, so sorry for the lost of your precious mother. May God continue to bless you and keep you during this difficult time .
Keeping you and family in prayer.
Love, Pam and Lloyd Yates
Walter & Vallie Rogers says
You have our deepest sympathy. Emma was such a loving person. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and admired her.
Tracie Ransom and family says
What a pleasure to meet such a delightful lady. May you rest in heaven.
Beverly James says
Another one of my special Aunts has passed on….i know she will receive a very special resting place. Prayers and condolences to her immediate family. She was another one of our special Moms and Grandmothers that always went the extra mile….i know God will be welcoming her into his kingdom. Love Always, your neice Beverly James
Roxanne West/ Wilson and family says
Our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. RIP Mama Emma. 🕊
Edward Hooks Jr. says
Prayers Being Lifted for Stephanie and The Rest of Mother Turner’s Family to die is to Gain in these TIMES. I am sure she is rejoicing because she is with the. King 👑 & not only that but at PEACE. You all be Strengthened 💪 . GOD’S GOT YOU 💜
Brittany Mosley says
You set the tone and the marked the foot print for this family. Thank you soo much for showing what it means to be a true lady. You taught us all soo much and I am forever grateful. My heart hurts as I want to pick up the phone to have our chats. Thank you for your unconditional love. I will make sure this family keeps thriving and stays together.
I love you grandma.
Jada Latiker says
Great grandma Emma you will remain in my heart and everyone else’s forever. You will be remembered as a loving, strong, caring and thoughtful woman. You have done so much for me as long as I have been on this earth. Growing up you were like a second mother. Myself and the rest of our family were extremely grateful to have someone like you in our lives. You will never be forgotten and you will truly be missed. I love you.
Mariah says
Until we meet again my lady 😔
Love Stephanie ( granddaughter) says
Grandma
There are no words to express the sense of loss I feel here without hearing your voice and words of encouragement. You taught me so much and loved me and my babies like no other. Rest without pain anymore baby girl ….. “you are my sunshine ,my only sunshine “
Deniseon King says
Praying that God will bring comfort and strength to the entire family this day and the days to come. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and give you peace.
The King Family
Carl and Charlene says
Dear Rose and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for all of you. God bless. Carl and Charlene Wimmler.
Maria Anderson says
I am praying that God brings the family comfort. My deepest condolences, Mrs. Emma is one of the sweetest ladies a true angel.
Maria Anderson
Freddie Carr says
May the God of love give you comfort and strength during this time.
My love and prayers to you and family,
Jordan C. Mosley says
My Lovely grandmother this is hard to face but I thank the Lord you instilled great will and morals in all of us I love you always you’re grandson Jordan .
Rachel Ramsey says
So loved. Will be truly missed! Rest up queen.
Rachel Ramsey says
Heart is heavy! Praying for my family. Love you ❤️
Mother Edna Fletcher says
May care and love of those around you provide peace and comfort. My sincere condolences to my best friend that I will miss. Rest in Peace. ❤🙏
The Fletchers says
Neisy, Michael, and Zachary says…
Our deepest sympathy goes out the Turner family. May God bless the family. 🙏🙏🙏
Rochelle Anderson-Moore says
My deepest condolences to the family of Ms.Emma which is a part of my family. I have known this sweet, kind, beautiful in looks and spirit all of my life. May she now Rest in Paradise until we all meet again. Love and Prayers to you all.
Terrence Curtis Hooker says
Grandma Emma,
Thank you for all of the love you shared. Even when we lived far apart, I always knew you cared. If I didn’t receive a birthday card from anyone else, I could always count on getting one from you. An when I had kids, you kept that tradition with them too. You gave to so much to our family, even when you didn’t have much to give. I’ll never forget your laugh, your smile and the many holidays where you made the best fried corn in the world.
Much Love to you.
Your grandson,
Curtis
Barbra Buckley says
Ms Emma, thank you so much for being a friend to my mother, when she moved into Home Harbor. The three of you was inseparable and enjoyed each other. My condolences to your family. Rest in Peace sweet lady. You and my mom are together again. God bless.
Vanissa Kirk and Family says
Aunt Emma Jean you will truly be missed. You were always such a loving and giving sole. As a child I can remember you making sure I was able to raid that candy dish! I was honored to hang out with you and show you St. Louis. Take rest until we meet again.
Debra Campbell says
Praying with and for your family at this time of loss of your mother.
Amir Forrest says
Great Grandma Emma I will always remember the laughs and all the memories we had it’s weird because I never wanted to think that you would leave this world and I know that you are watching all of us. I just want to know that in my future I can make you proud in the end.
I love you.
Your Great Grandson,
Amir
Mattie Barry says
On behalf of The Mission Dept., we pray for your comfort and strength during your bereavement.
Remember, Matthew 5:4, ” Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”.
T. Ellis(Ezell) says
Always an Ellis family friend. R.I.P. Bless your family.
Patricia Miller says
On the behalf of the Miller family we would like to give our deepest sympathy to the Turner family
Stacey Moore says
Sending condolences to the Turner family.
LInda Fonk says
Very few people come into your life and touch your heart, your mom was one of those. I will miss talking with her. Hold your memories close to your heart and she will be with you forever, no one can take those memories from you.
Hattie & Jackie Hawthorne says
We send our condolences and love you your family at this time. May the comfort of God be your strength.
Doris Ingram-Jones says
Rose, Dorothy and all the Turner family, I am at a loss for words in the passing of Mrs. Turner. I have known her since I was a child. Spent many times at your home. She fought the good fight. She has finished her course…she is safe in the hands of the Lord…will continue to pray for the family.
Maydell Williams says
I sing because I’m free. He watches over me… My prayers are with you all.
Evelyn Carr says
R.I.P. mother God bless the family at this time gone but b not forgotten love you Rose
Audrey Anderson says
My condolences to the family! Love you all…
Aubrey & Linda Anderson says
Be strong God makes no mistakes.
Frank & Bridgette Johnson says
Sending love & our condolences from the Johnson Family in Colorado. We were saddened to hear about your loss. Ain’t nothing like family.
Steph…you already know Sis!
Allison Coleman and Carol Coleman says
Praying for the family and sending our condolences.
Nicole Egerson says
I will always remember my Aunt Emma Jean, she had a very special presence when she was around us, she was a beautiful person!
Vera Reed says
Vera Reed & Family
Felecia Boyd says
Praying for the family. I was blessed to know such a beautiful spirit. I enjoyed every conversation at the beauty salon. It was truly a joy to see her at those appointments and I’m grateful I got the chance to let her know while she was here. May God Bless the family ♥️
Kelly Jemison says
I love you, so sorry for your loss.
Anonymous says
Lisa Brantley
Rose may the Lord continue comforting you and your family with his loving grace and peace.
Travell says
She is a nice gramma
Arlisious says
Love you Godmother Rose and praying for all you during this difficult time.
Peace & Blessings- Arlisious
Gwen(Oldest granddaughter) says
Grandma you have always been that extra light in my life. You will be missed by all of us so much. I know that GOD needed you more. I can’t help but be human and want you still here with us. I will always remember our conversations of wisdom and laughs we shared. You were always watching over the entire family. I am blessed I had you in my life. I can’t help but smile thinking of you.. Your free from all pain and deserve all of your blessings. You weren’t just a grandma, but a lady with class. Love, Gwen
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Antone Hays says
Rose you are a strong tower. I did not know your mother but you are an example of Psalms 1. Your Mother apparently was a powerful woman of God. My thoughts and prayers. I love you Antone “Toni” Hays
James and Joyce Daniel says
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I will miss talking to aunt Emma Jean. Stay strong and blessed.
Patrick Lee says
Auntie Rose,
We your Nephew, Nieces and all your Erie PA family send our Deepest Sincere condolences to you and Family on the passing of Mother Emma. Know that we love you and know that Most of all GOD loves you and will comfort you and Give you rest. Peace Be Still and know that mom is Rejoicing with the Angels… Well Done mother Emma. REST PEACEFULLY!
Patrick Lee says
Auntie Rose,
We your Nieces and Nephews in ERIE PA send our deepest and sincere condolences on the passing of Mother Emma.
We Love you Auntie. Know that Joy comes in the morning.
GOD will comfort you in the days, months, years ahead.
Know that mom is resting Peacefully. BE STILL!