With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Queen Ester Turner, 95, of Lake City, SC, widow of the late Harry Turner, who passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Life Reflections

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the McLeod Hospice House of Florence, SC the labors of this mortal life ended in great reward for the late Queen Ester Turner, daughter of Nathaniel Alston and Corrine Singletary Alston. She was born in Camerontown, South Carolina on December 23, 1929.

Queen Turner was affectionally known as Mrs. Tee. She attended public schools in Florence District 3.

Queen was converted at an early age and joined and served faithfully in New Bethlehem Baptist Church. Queen was a God-fearing woman of Christ.

As she grew with the church, she served in many ministries. She was an original member of the Woman of Increase Ministry and Undershepherd Ministry. She loved The Lord and was never ashamed to praise his name. As a member of the Gospel Choir, she served as the President. Queen was a member of the Willing Workers Chapter 319 Order of the Eastern Star.

She was united in marriage to Harry Turner, Sr. This union was blessed with six children.

Over the years, she was employed as a seamstress at Wentworth Manufacture. Mrs. Tee was an entrepreneur. She provided for sale many beautiful quilts, comforter sets, and more in which she crafted with great pride and joy.

Mrs. Tee had many hobbies, but a few of her favorites included bingo, fishing, gardening, and sewing. She loved her family, community, and church.

Her legacy will be cherished by: her two loving and devoted sons,  Dennis Lee (Theresa) Turner of Florence, SC and William Randolph (Loretta) Turner of Lake City, SC; a God sent angel, Harriet Rose of Lake City, SC; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; her adoring sisters,  Sadie Mae Graham of Lake City, SC and Laura Bradley of Homestead, FL; a loving brother, Samuel Alston of Lake City, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nathaniel and Corrine Alston; her husband, Harry Turner, Sr.; four children, Harry Turner, Jr., Dexter Turner, Ruby Lee Turner and Queenie Ruth Turner; four grandchildren and three siblings.

The family is receiving friends and family at 316 Delano Street, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.