Jean Ann Tansil-Turman, an angel who was called quietly dispatched from heaven, took Jean by her hand and guided her to eternal rest. Jean was of nine siblings born to the late Roy and Louise Tansil. She was born on May 30, 1937 and departed this life on April 15, 2024 at her home residence.
She is a graduate of Pearl Cohn High School and attended college at Tennessee State University. She left Nashville to relocate to Evanston, Illinois, where she met and married Frank Davis. From this union, three daughters were born: Angela (Clyde) Copeland, Patricia Davis, and Sharon Davis (deceased).
She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years, where she met and married John Willie Turman. And to this union a son was born, James (Lisa) Turman. After the passing of both of her parents, she relocated to Brooklyn, NY to live near her sisters. She became affiliated with Greater Bright Light Baptist Church, where she worshipped for many years under the leadership of the late Dr. Horace Devor, Minister, and later under the leadership of Brother Grady Zellars, Minister.
In 2015, Jean retired and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Hart St Baptist Church of Christ for several months, enjoyed the worship service and in 2016, she was baptized and became a faithful member until death. She was a pillar of strength to the family and others; she will be greatly missed.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy and Louise Tansil, Husband John W Turman; two brothers Roy Jr and Kenneth; two sisters, Dorothy Freeman and Frances Elliott; daughter Sharon Davis; Great Grandson Juwan Davis; Grandson Joseph Turman; Sister in law, Samella Tansil; Brother in law Rochester Johnson.
She leaves memories to be cherished by her daughters, Angela (Clyde) Copeland, Patricia Davis, Brooklyn, NY; Son James (Lisa) Turman, Nashville, TN; Granddaughters; Jean Davis, Shaquana Davis Evanston, ILL, Jherene Metzler, Serena Metzler, Onyx Turman, Brooklyn Turman Melody Warfield, Anissa Warfield Nashville, TN; Grandsons James Jr, Turman, Justin Turman, Micheal Patterson, Tyshaun Nashville, TN Tyron Davis, Brooklyn NY, David Davis West Virginia; Brother Horace Tansil, Evanston, IL, Sisters Margaret (John) Matthews, Helen James, Nashville, TN; Louise Johnson Tulsa, OK; And a list of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Service Schedule:
Visitation:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time)
Hart Street Church of Christ
11 Hart St, Nashville, TN 37210
Funeral Service:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Hart Street Church of Christ
11 Hart St, Nashville, TN 37210
Interment:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Greenwood Cemetery West
820 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
https://www.terrellbroadyfuneralhome.com
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