Yvonne S. Turner

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 

Mother Yvonne Turner was born September 18, 1957, to the late Lucille Turner Oubre and Prince Albert Wilson. She was baptized at an early age at Embrew Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Hiles. Where she faithfully served on the deaconess board, Sunday school, and wherever she was needed at the church.

She graduated from the Wilkinson County Training School in 1975. She helped many during her 30 plus years serving as the Director of Wilkinson Community Action Agency.

On June 21, 1975, she married the love of her life, Carroll F. Smith. To this union a beautiful daughter was born, Carol Smith Long. Later on in life, she was blessed with her son, Emontrae Thompson, with Sylvester Thompson. She also raised 2 other children: Chantal Thompson and Durlentren Thompson.

Mother Turner loved her family and loved to cook and entertain family & friends. To know her was to love her. One thing we can’t forget is her signature red lip stick. She will be truly missed in the community.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Yvonne Turner transitioned at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Hospital while peacefully surrounded by her family.

She survived her two lovely children: Carol Shandrell (Alvin) Long and Emontrae (Akaisha) Thompson of Woodville, MS and two children she raised: Chantal Thompson (California) & Durlentren Thompson (Houston, TX); six grandchildren: Alvin Wiley Long Jr., Amaya Rayne Long, Cynia Storm Long, Emontrae Breeze Thompson, Bella Snow Thompson, and Emontrae Ice Thompson of Woodville, MS; six step grandchildren; five sisters: Debra (Floyd) Russell of Baton Rouge, LA.; Ollie Veals; Vandella (Lee Melvin) Jenkins; and Nedean Slack of Woodville, MS; and Vera McCray; three brothers: August Oubre Jr., Luis Fosselman and Oliver (Priscilla) Fosselman all of Woodville, MS; Two special sisters: Cynthia (Elmo) Earls of Baton Rouge, LA and Myrtis Tolliver Woodville, MS; one Goddaughter: Meagan Tolliver-Dixon; one God-Son: Anthony Johnson, Jr.; three step brothers: James Oubre, Willie (Rowena) Oubre, and Clarence (Gwen) Oubre; two step sisters: Gloria Oubre and Marion (Louis) Parker; four aunts: Addie (James) Dorsey, Lillia Johnson all from Woodville, MS; Savannah (John) Trask of Chicago, Illinois; and Mary (Johnny) Prater of Natchez, MS; and three uncles: Ivory (Ella) Turner of Woodville, MS; Eugene Turner of Baton Rouge, LA; and Paul (Queen) Turner of Lakeland, FL; along with a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents: Lilla and Walter Turner; three sisters: Lisa Oubre, Cassie Anderson, and Ruby Wilson; four brothers: Williams Turner, Robert Alexander, Robert Wilson, and Holloway Wilson; one aunt: Francis Dennis; a grandson: Amari Reign Long; a God-Daughter: Tommie C. Tolliver; four stepsisters: August Ann Curtis, Carolyn Montgomery, Joyce Schloss, and Emma Oubre; and a dear friend: Diane Carter.