Lizzietta Anderson Booker

Lizzietta A. Booker, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, and friend, was born on October 28, 1949, in River Rouge, Michigan, the fourth child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Ella Turner. In the early morning hours of August 7, 2025, Lizzietta peacefully fell asleep in death at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Willie Hughes, Wanda Walker, Kimberly Morris, and Addie Maxine Sandusky.
Lizzietta was educated in the Ecorse Public Schools, where she excelled in English and Typing. Early in life, she welcomed her daughter, Shawntae Sheree, and son, William Richard.
She was united in marriage to Willie Edward "Lonnie" Anderson January 25, 1973 in Ecorse, Michigan, and together they welcomed one daughter, Lanie LaShelle.
In 1980, Lizzietta met the love of her life, Brian Keith Booker, and the two were married on January 30, 1982. From this union, one son was born: Brian Keith Jr. Lizzietta and Brian shared a deep and tender bond, always affectionately referring to each other as "Precious", a term that captured the love, respect, and devotion they held for one another throughout their marriage.
A woman of resilience, dedication, and compassion, Lizzietta worked in various roles throughout her life. She spent many years as a receptionist for Dr. Chuk Nwokedi, where her warm personality and professionalism endeared her to patients. After a brief period at General Motors, she took part in a displaced worker program, which opened the door to her lifelong calling in nursing. She completed her nursing studies at Highland Park Community College-one of only two students to finish the program-and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Her nursing career included service as a nurse administrator at Pine Knoll Convalescent Center and as a dedicated bedside nurse at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Michigan, where she cared for patients with skill and heart until her retirement.
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, baptized at the age of fourteen, she found joy and purpose in her God, Jehovah. She faithfully participated in the ministry by serving as an auxiliary pioneer, giving time each month, helping others learn about the Good News of God's Kingdom. She was also part of a Theocratic Ministry School designed to be more effective in teaching Bible truths. Her dedication to her faith was evident in the love, kindness, and humility she showed to everyone she met.
Beyond her career and ministry, Lizzietta found joy in gardening, shopping, cooking, and hairstyling. Her backyard bloomed with over twenty varieties of flowers, plants, and vegetables, each tended with love and care. Her personality was as vibrant as her garden-always ready with a warm greeting, a helping hand, or a word of encouragement for her neighbors and her fellow brothers and sisters in the Kingdom Hall.
Lizzietta's greatest joy was her family. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Brian; her children, Shawntae Sheree Turner, William Richard Turner (Darlene DeShawn), Lanie LaShelle Dixon (Michael Anthony), and Brian Keith Booker II; her siblings Harvey Hughes, Charlie F. Turner, Anthony Turner, Cornell Turner, and Juan Turner; seven grandchildren; William Richard Turner III, Whitney Michelle Cole, Torre Javon Lee, Micah McCall Dixon, and Ella Elizabeth Dixon; one great-grandchild, Terence D. Cook Jr.; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Her light, laughter, and love will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all whose lives she touched.
A visitation will be held this Friday, August 15th, 2025, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at Kernan's Funeral Services, 1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan.
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