Barbara Turner

Barbara graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1983 and obtained her associate’s degree from Southwestern Illinois College.

Barb accepted Christ at a young age and was an extremely intelligent, dedicated, and hard-working woman. She worked as a procurement specialist for Washington University of St. Louis for over 40 years. When she wasn’t busy working, she enjoyed reading, and watching sci-fi and horror movies/shows, but above all else, she treasured spending time with her beloved family. She was an immensely devoted mother and made sure to attend all of her kids’ events.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her loving family: mother, Virgie Abram; sons, Christopher Turner and Courtney (Emily) Turner; daughter, Nikelle Turner; grandchildren, Cameron Turner and Elena Turner; brothers, Mario Turner, Alex Turner, Osie B. Abram, and Donnell Turner; sister, Jeanette Hoover; uncles, Leonard Abram, Jr., Roosevelt Abram, and R.T. Abram; nieces, Ja-Nay Hawkins and Quin Hoover; plus countless extended family and friends.

Barb was an incredibly loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A memorial service for Barb will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL, with a one hour gathering preceding the service at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeViewFuneralHm.com for the Turner family.