Bessie Turner Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Bessie Turner of Wrightsville, Georgia. Bessie, born on February 16, 1935, passed away on August 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Beacham and Ivalene Beacham; her siblings, Arthur "Buddy" Beacham Jr., Lillian Wright and Dorothy Hudson; her son James Lanier Jr.; and her grandchildren, James Lanier III and Angela Lanier.

She is survived by: her husband Rev. James Turner; her sister Earnestine Ricks; her children, Sherolyn Dowell, Keith Lanier, Karon Parker (Matt) and Marian Smith (Norman); her grandchildren, Dorienne, Edwin, Crystal, Richard, Matthew Jr., Tiffany, Michael, Kelly, Justin (Allie) and Amayz; her great grandchildren, Adrienne, Iyanna, Lakayvia, Devaughn, Tatiana, Niaa, Kailah, Jaden, Kavyian, Kanye, Evelyn, Christian, Mykayla, Mitchell, Madison, Myles, Ava and Arabelle; her great great grandchild Khalil; her nephew Rev. Arthur Beacham III; and her great-nephew Peter Taylor. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.