Sylvia Jean Turman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sylvia Jean Turman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on March 20, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Sylvia Jean has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her son Herbert Delbert, Jr. (Eleanor); and her husband Herbert Turman, Sr. of South Beloit, IL. She is survived by: her daughters, Antoinette Miller (Richard) of Milwaukee, WI and Dr. Beverly Handy; her grandchildren, Christopher Turman of Racine, WI, Elise Miller of Milwaukee, WI and Master Sergeant Jason Miller (Amber) of Travis, AFB; and her great grandchildren, Noah of Travis, AFB and Jasmine of Travis, AFB.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Krause Funeral Home (7001 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Graceland Cemetery (6401 N 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209).
