Ms. Jacqueline Turner, 85, of Chesapeake, formerly of the Shore, departed life on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake.
Born in Accomac, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Johnny and Sarah Simpkins. She was affectionately known as “Mama Jack” by her family and friends. She relocated to Norfolk and worked for her uncle’s record store. While in Norfolk, she met and married Richard Turner.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the Chapel of Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, with Bishop Jobie Boone officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Onancock.
Jacqueline leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Jeffrey and Dwayne Turner; son-in-law, Jobie Boone; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Althea, Sarah, Florence, Teresa, and Linda; one brother, Moses; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
