Emma Gordon Turman Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Emma Gordon Turman of Greenwood, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Emma left this world on January 16, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Emma departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Emma. Though Emma may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Robert'Bobby'Lewis Turman; her parents, Hayne Gordon and Alpha Hill Gordon; her son-in-law Richard K. Dewey; and her sister-in-law Carolyn B. Gordon.
She is survived by: her daughter Debra Dewey of Greenwood; her brother Sonny Gordon of Abbeville; and her nephews, Robert Gordon, II (Cathi) of Abbeville, Clyde Gordon (Jennifer) of Abbeville and Reed Gordon (Jennette) of Abbeville.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Turman, may be sent to Abbeville Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Main Street, Abbeville, SC 29620.
