** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Lizzie Estelle Turner, aged 78, died on 25 Aug 1957 at her home in Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She was a lifelong resident and a member of the Central Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband and six children. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Lizzie Estelle Turner were conducted on 27 Aug 1957 at Central Hill Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Mrs. Lizzie E. Turner 26 November 1878 - 25 August 1957 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMITHFIELD, 25 August – Mrs. Lizzie Estelle Turner, 78, died tonight at her home on Cary Street after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, she was a member of the Central Hill Baptist Church and the W.B.A. of Zuni, and a daughter of Mrs. Celia Presson and Mathew Turner. She is survived by her husband, Frank B. Turner; three daughters, Mrs. Willie Pittman of Ivor, Mrs. Thomas of Sedley, and Mrs. Woodrow Lonberger of Smithfield; three sons, Fletcher Turner of Ivor, George W. Turner of Sedley, and an unknown son of Smithfield; a brother, S.R.J. Turner of Zuni; grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Central Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from Bullock Funeral Home to the church an hour before services. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 26 August 1957 Page 12 ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Lizzie Estelle Turner | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 78 years | | Birth | 26 November 1878; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 25 August 1957; Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Lizzie Estelle Turner | Decedent | Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Frank B. Turner | Husband | Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Mrs. Willie Pittman | Daughter | Ivor, Virginia | | Mrs. Thomas | Daughter | Sedley, Virginia | | Mrs. Woodrow Lonberger | Daughter | Smithfield, Virginia | | Fletcher Turner | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | George W. Turner | Son | Sedley, Virginia | | Unknown Turner | Son | Smithfield, Virginia | | S.R.J. Turner | Brother | Zuni, Virginia | | Celia Presson | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mathew Turner | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 22 Great-Grandchildren | Great-Grandchildren | Unknown | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |----------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 26 August 1957 | | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | Page 12 | ** Other Relevant Information** Lizzie Estelle Turner was a member of the Central Hill Baptist Church and the W.B.A. of Zuni. She lived in Smithfield for her entire life and was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.