The Life of Mrs. Lillie Bell Turner, 70

Lillie B. Turner, affectionately known as "Sister" was born April 6, 1943 to the late William and Lula Mae Fields in Brunswick County, Virginia.

She received her education in Brunswick County, Virginia and Northampton County, North Carolina.

At an early age, she confessed faith in Christ and joined Gaston Baptist Church. She later joined Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and attended until her health stopped her from attending.

She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her own children as well as many others.

She was employed at Heilig Meyers Funiture Company as a maid. She became such a great supporting saleslady that her manager offered her a sales position. She accepted that position and excelled as number one or two every month, which she was very proud of.

Lillie was the first black Queen for a Day for top sales, where she was treated like royalty, showered with money gifts, and shopping sprees. She retired from Heilig Meyers after 27 years of service and moved back home to Henrico, North Carolina.

Peacefully, she went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Everyone that knew her, loved her and the love will forever be cherished by her children: one son; Robert Junior Turner of Henrico, NC; three daughters: Christine Turner of Richmond, VA, Cheryl Denise Haskins and husband Kenneth Haskins of Gaston, NC and Kim Thomas of Suitland, MD; Eight grandchildren: Marcia D. Thomas of Washington, DC, Walter W. Patiller of Roanoke Rapids, NC., Kiara J. and Jada A. Turner of Richmond, VA., Chyna T. And Keshawn L. Haskins of Gaston, NC, and William and Percy Thomas of Suitland, MD; Three great-grand children: Marquel H. John, Jr. Serenity R. Brown and Lilyanah Thomas of Washington, DC; five brothers: Raymond Johnson, Thomas Fields and wife Patricia of Gaston, NC., Joseph A. Fields and wife Vickie of Henrico, NC, Tillman Fields and wife Willie of Washington, DC and Jimmy Fields of Richmond, VA; Three sisters: Nancy Lindsay and Alice Fields of Henrico, NC and Queen Porter of Gaston, NC.; three sisters-in-law: Premrose Rooks and husband Thomas of Garysburg, NC, Noretha D. Button of Norfolk, VA. and Brenda Fields of Rocky Mount, NC, one aunt: Geraldine Deloatch and husband Maurice of Henrico, NC, one great-aunt: Novella Minor and husband Billy of Richmond, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Two best friends of forty plus years Catherine Fields and Mary Fagans.

Lillie is now enjoying the pleasures of heaven with her parents, son-Walter, sister-Mary Jane, brothers-Nathaniel, Linwood, James Lewis, Andrew, Albert, William Henry and Rudolph. May you all rest in peace and have a blessed reunion.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lillie Bell Turner, 70, of 139 Mountain Way, Gaston, NC, will be Friday, January 17,2014 1:00 at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Henrico, NC. Rev. Charles Faulcon, the Pastor, will deliver the eulogy.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A private viewing for the immediate family only will be held Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 12:30 PM. There will be a public viewing from 1 to 7 PM at the funeral parlor.

Mrs. Lillie Bell Turner is resting in the comfort of Coleman Funeral Home & Staff...Because WE Care...