She was born January 28, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to Charles and Ruth Griffin. She fell in love with her soul mate and partner for life, Eugene Turner. They were married on September 26, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sylvia worked in the Banking Industry as a New Account Customer Services Representative at First Interstate Bank until her retirement. She enjoyed working with people.
Sylvia attended church and was a Greeter for many years at Hope Church. She welcomed everyone with a warm, authentic, beautiful smile that made everyone she greeted feel warm and welcome. She loved the Lord and shared the Word of God with everyone she came in contact with. She loved her church family and held a special place in her heart for her sisters and brothers in Christ. She kept in touch with everyone she knew and was generous with her time, prayers and advice. She was a prayer warrior. She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed and lived her life with passion.
Sylvia (Nana) is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Turner. She is survived by her sister Robin (Gino) Cascieri of Wilmington, MA; sons, Michael Turner of Dover, NH, Malcolm (Bree) Turner of Albuquerque, NM, and Martin (Marlette) Turner of Henderson, NV; and daughters Monica (Hal) Welch of Las Vegas, NV and Michele (Paul) Collins of Henderson, NV. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous family members and friends, all of whom brought great joy to her life.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, February 26, 2021 at Hope Church, 850 E. Cactus Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89183.
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