Eddie Jean Turner Dice, age 75, passed on April 21, 2024.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Big Bethel Baptist Church, 1330 N Jackson Street, Americus, Ga. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such a high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Eddie Jean Turner Dice was born on July 24, 1948, in Sumter County, Americus, Georgia to the late Georgia Mae Turner Furlow and the late Arthur Lewis Black. Eddie Jean began her Christian walk as a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Americus, GA. “Jean” as she was affectionately called, was a 1969 graduate of Staley High School. She was a hard, dedicated worker who gave twenty-five years of service to the Manhattan Shirt factory. In 1995 she decided the work must continue and gave Cooper Lighting in Americus, Georgia sixteen faithful years before retiring on April 8, 2011. “Jean” lived her life as a sassy dresser who loved to dance to any beat. Eddie Jean was a free-flowing spirit with an exceptional and noticeable smile. She loved her family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. She was a one-of-a-kind Mother, protective sister, dedicated aunt, and a wonderful grandmother, and Loving Great Grandmother.
On Sunday April 21,2024 Eddie Jean transitioned from her earthly home to live eternally with the Lord. As Eddie Jean enters the gates of Heaven She will be welcomed to the arms of her late children, Broderick Turner,
Bradford Turner, Rodney Turner, and Baby Boy Turner.
Eddie Jean leaves behind her devoted husband Mr. Micheal Dice, her one and only loving and devoted daughter Jeanie T. Walker (affectionately known as Tami) (Fiancé Derrick L. Andrews) Americus, Georgia. Her loving and caring grandchildren: Chelsea Melton and Jaylen Walker. The apple of her eye, her great grandson Ayden K. Hooks, all of Americus, Georgia. One sister, Yvonne (Mark) Lewis, Boynton Beach, Florida. Five brothers: Robert Furlow (Sharon), Donald Black, Randy (Brenda) Black, Linton (Donna) Black, Naveron Turner. Two God children Sherronda Lundy Ross and Shunta Leverette both of Americus, Georgia. Sorrowing friends: TaTena Butts, Bertha Dice, Shabreka Rivers, Catherine Nelson, Edward Cook, Sally Mills, Anita Lyles, Maria Coley, Elaine Sims, Marietta Walker, and Beverly Carter and a host of loving cousins and relatives.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Big Bethel Baptist Church, 1330 N Jackson Street, Americus, Ga. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such a high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Eddie Jean Turner Dice was born on July 24, 1948, in Sumter County, Americus, Georgia to the late Georgia Mae Turner Furlow and the late Arthur Lewis Black. Eddie Jean began her Christian walk as a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Americus, GA. “Jean” as she was affectionately called, was a 1969 graduate of Staley High School. She was a hard, dedicated worker who gave twenty-five years of service to the Manhattan Shirt factory. In 1995 she decided the work must continue and gave Cooper Lighting in Americus, Georgia sixteen faithful years before retiring on April 8, 2011. “Jean” lived her life as a sassy dresser who loved to dance to any beat. Eddie Jean was a free-flowing spirit with an exceptional and noticeable smile. She loved her family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. She was a one-of-a-kind Mother, protective sister, dedicated aunt, and a wonderful grandmother, and Loving Great Grandmother.
On Sunday April 21,2024 Eddie Jean transitioned from her earthly home to live eternally with the Lord. As Eddie Jean enters the gates of Heaven She will be welcomed to the arms of her late children, Broderick Turner,
Bradford Turner, Rodney Turner, and Baby Boy Turner.
Eddie Jean leaves behind her devoted husband Mr. Micheal Dice, her one and only loving and devoted daughter Jeanie T. Walker (affectionately known as Tami) (Fiancé Derrick L. Andrews) Americus, Georgia. Her loving and caring grandchildren: Chelsea Melton and Jaylen Walker. The apple of her eye, her great grandson Ayden K. Hooks, all of Americus, Georgia. One sister, Yvonne (Mark) Lewis, Boynton Beach, Florida. Five brothers: Robert Furlow (Sharon), Donald Black, Randy (Brenda) Black, Linton (Donna) Black, Naveron Turner. Two God children Sherronda Lundy Ross and Shunta Leverette both of Americus, Georgia. Sorrowing friends: TaTena Butts, Bertha Dice, Shabreka Rivers, Catherine Nelson, Edward Cook, Sally Mills, Anita Lyles, Maria Coley, Elaine Sims, Marietta Walker, and Beverly Carter and a host of loving cousins and relatives.
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