Wilma Gaye "Babe" Turner's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2026 in Chester, Virginia

Wilma Gaye "Babe" Turner

December 18, 1941 - June 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Chester, Virginia

Wilma Gaye "Babe" Turner's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2026 in Chester, Virginia

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Wilma Gaye "Babe" Turner

December 18, 1941 - June 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Chester, Virginia

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Wilma Gaye Turner Obituary

The family of Wilma Gaye Turner of Chester, Virginia announces her passing on June 12, 2026. Wilma, born on December 18, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilma Gaye Turner to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert R. "Bob" Turner; her parents, Wallace "Buddy" Sheppard and Margie "Lou" Sheppard; her sisters, Betty Lou Aldridge and Birdie Jean Roberts; and her brothers-in-law, C. C. Brooks, Bill Aldridge, Pete Roberts, Dwain Hall and Brett Jones.

She is survived by: her children, Stephen Turner and Jeannie Castlebury; her son-in-law Steve; her grandchildren, Ashley Turner (Jason), Kathryn Turner and Matthew Turner (Jessica); her great grandchildren, Aubrie, Ava, Kabella, Myla and Vallee; and her siblings, Sue Sluss (Larry), Rhonda Brooks, Glenna Williams (Roger), Tammy Hall and Wallace "Bud" Sheppard (Kristen). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory



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June 17

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E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, Colonial Heights Chapel
2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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June 18

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E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, Colonial Heights Chapel
2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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