Ms. Ruth Chinn Turner
(April 3, 1931 - May 18, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, May 22, 2026 / 2:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Central Baptist Church, 3625 Clement Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026 / 2:00 p.m.
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina
To the family of Ms. Ruth Chinn Turner, we were blessed to have known Ms. Ruth over many many years. The neighbors on Gibson Street will feel a void. She showed love to all and she was highly respected by many. I’ll miss seeing her as I look out my front door expecting to see her in her yard or washing her car. Those are a few memories which will remain in our hearts 💕 Mother Ruth, rest in peace.
Sending our condolences and prayers.
May the Turner Family find peace during this time. I met Ms. Turner when I was a little girl . She and my grandmother were friends an she always had a smile on her face . When it would be getting late she would always remind me that it was time for me to git home. God bless the family.
To the family, I offer my deepest condolences and pray that you all find solace in Jesus Christ, our Savior. Grandma Ruth was such a beautiful soul, and I am so happy to have known her for most of my life. I will always remember how she showed up for me when my father passed, and as we entered into the chapel, her face was the first face I saw. She has always been so kind. Rest in love, Grandma Ruth; you will forever be in my heart. 🙏🏾🙏🏾😔♥️♥️
Gone but will never be forgotten
Cynthia, The King Family sends our love and condolences to you and your family! We are praying for peace that surpasses all understanding at the time to you and your family! May GOD continue to bless and protect you as well as give you the strength you need!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you strength and love. May God comfort you and support you.
To: Mrs. Turner family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mother Ruth was a very kind and caring person. Very gentle, smiling, always encouraging. Losing a mother is never easy. May the memories of the lives she touch bring you comfort and strength.
Praise the Lord for the long-life of Mother Ruth Turner. She is remembered as friendly and kind. She loved the Lord, her family and church Members. We sang in the choir with her and she did awesome 🙌 Praise! She will be missed. Prayers are sent up for her personal family and church family. We are glad to have crossed the path with Mother Ruth. Get your rest Mother Ruth. We will see you in heaven!
Although I never met Ms. Turner, it felt like I knew her from the many heartfelt stories Cynthia shared with me over the years. She was a light in this world, which is evident by the beautiful smile in this picture.
Cynthia, I am praying for you and your family during this tremendously difficult time. You and your mother shared a profound and unconditional bond. That bond NEVER breaks. She will be with you in your heart, mind and spirit everyday.
Cynthia and family you have our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you all during this difficult time. Ms Ruth will be missed.
Cynthia, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.🙏🏾Your mom was such a sweet spirit. I’m grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting her. She was so loving and thoughtful, and embraced me if I were one of her own. I will absolutely miss her sweet presence, but I’m glad she’s resting with the heavenly father. Rest well, Ms. Ruth.🕊️❤️
I enjoyed seeing her on the choir. Praying for the family.
Such a Sweet spirit Ms Ruth had! Condolences, Prayers and Love to the Family 🙏🏾❤️
Praying for the family. Ms Ruth was always joyfully enjoying Jesus in church anytime I sat near her . Rest in peace, Ms.Ruth.
Mrs. Ruth, you had such a beautiful spirit and an infectious smile. You will truly be missed but your spirit will live on in all those that knew and loved you.
Our condolences to the Turner Family and our prayers are with you and for you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.
My condolences to the family
Condolences to the family of Ms. Turner. You will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you.
Sending my most sincerest condolences to the Turner Family. Grandma Ruth was such an amazing woman with a very big heart. She will truly be missed.
Condolences to My bonus daughter Yolanda her husband, sisters, and children. Aunt Ruth will surely be missed. A wonderful soul is now resting from her labor. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you’ll❤️
AS, A FRIEND AND CO-WORKEROF YOUR DAUGHTER CYNTHIA. WE, WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS TO THE LORD AND CHURCH. SO HE MAD THE DECISION TO CALL HIS FAITHFULNESS FROM LABOR TO REWARD. THE BIBLE SAY “TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BBODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD” REST IN THE LORD SISTER TURNER. AND FAMILY BE STRONG IN THE LORD. THE BIBLE ALSO “SAY THAT WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING”
I’ll miss you so much long ranger, I’ll miss good mg over and writing on the chalk board that was due next, playing outside. Play arguing and getting chick fil an and eating it with you. Anytime I got lost driving home I end up at your house. You were an angel and I’m happy to know you.
Ms. Ruth will definitely be missed. I have such sweet memories of her giving me rides to her house with Jamila after school so I wouldn’t have to ride the bus. She was always so kind and I will never forget that. Praying for comfort, peace, and strength for her family during this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God comfort and keep you.
💔💔 Grandma Ruth!
Prayers for the family. She was always sweet to me and my boys. A beautiful soul that will be missed.
Rest In Heavenly Peace Mrs. Ruth. I will miss stopping by and talking to you on your front porch. We will miss you one of our only ELDERS THAT WAS LEFT.
Rest in peace Ms. Ruth! I will always remember how you made me feel. You always greeted me with such warmth and by name. You watched when I came into church (late) and you always knew what color I had on. Those memories make me smile. CB, I have you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers!
Prayers for the family. She was an amazing woman with a beautiful soul. Always loved her she will be missed 🙏🏾😢