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Olivia Turner Obituary

Mrs. Olivia West Turner - SAVANNAH - Mrs. Olivia West Turner, 83, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Chatham County and a graduate of Beach Cyler High School. At a young age she moved to New York City where she worked in the cleaning industry. After retirement she moved back to Savannah where she was employed by the state of Georgia at Georgia Regional Hospital for over 20 years where she received many honors for her work and dedication. She was a member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She was also very active in her community including the 33rd Street neighborhood watch. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy C. Turner. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Alonzo (Ernestine) Dancy of Norfolk, VA; two brothers, Julias (Julia) of West Hampton, VA; and Robert Lee ( Betty) West; one sister, Alice Starks; three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three brother in laws, Sinclair ( JoAnn) Dancy, Tyrone ( Andice) Dancy both of Hardeeville South Carolina; and Jean Dancy of NY; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Monday in the Chapel of Sidney A. Jones and Campbell Funeral Services. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Sidney A. Jones and Campbell Funeral Services. Savannah Morning News July 13, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jul. 7 to Jul. 13, 2009.

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Flossiw Williams

July 13, 2009

May God bless you and keep you in times like this.Sister Turner will be miss but the family will always be in my prayers. May God comfort and keep the fMILY

Minister Flossie Williams
St. Peters Bapt. Church

July 9, 2009

Best wishes to the family of Sis. Turner. I had fond memories of the times I had to share with Sis.Turner and listening to her speak of her family memories and her job that she was dedicated to for years. May God bless and comfort the family of Sis. Turner. Frank & Leila Hollis & Family

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