Mrs. Rebecca Turner, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, peacefully transitioned on October 11, 2025, at Euclid General Hospital Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by loved ones after a long illness. She was 86 years old.

Becky was born on May 28, 1939, in Cottondale, Alabama, to the late Winston Jerry Coleman, Sr. and Lillian Leach Coleman. After her mother’s passing during childbirth, Becky was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Maudella Coleman, whose nurturing spirit shaped much of who Becky became.

Baptized at an early age in the Presbyterian faith, Becky later became a dedicated and active member of Central Bible Baptist Church, where her faith remained steadfast throughout her life.

Becky was a proud graduate of Industrial City High School (Druid High School) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she was a vibrant majorette. She continued her education at Stillman College before earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.

Her professional career reflected her strong work ethic and versatility. Over the years, Becky worked for The May Company in downtown Cleveland, General Electric, Fred Meyers in Portland, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Becky’s life journey took her to many places she called home — Cottondale, Cleveland, Portland, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and back to Cleveland, Ohio. Each city enriched her life with lasting friendships and community ties.

Becky first married William Harvey Crowder, and from this union two children were born: Harvey Jerome Crowder (deceased) and Marlo Michelle Crowder. Years later, she met and married the late Morris Turner in Portland, Oregon, where they shared many joyful years together filled with love, laughter, and travel.

A woman of grace, intelligence, and deep compassion, Becky was admired for her leadership and service. She was a charter member of the Cleveland Chapter of The Drifters, serving her community with style and substance. She also presided over the Tuscaloosa Reunion Club – Cleveland/Tuscaloosa Chapter as President in 2007.

Becky’s dedication to sisterhood was lifelong. She was a proud Silver Star and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her sorority journey included distinguished service with several chapters:

• Pi Sigma Chapter, charter member (May 22, 1992)
• Omicron Omega Chapter
• Eta Xi Omega Chapter, former Vice President and Program Chairman
• Alpha Omega Chapter, where she served diligently on the Transportation, Standards, and Bylaws Committees, and as former Chair of the Housing Committee.

She also remained connected through the RAKAs (Retired AKAs), celebrating lifelong friendships with her beloved sorors.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her son, Harvey Jerome Crowder; husband, Morris Turner; parents, Winston Jerry Coleman, Sr. and Lillian Leach Coleman; grandmother, Maudella Coleman; sister, Deborah Jean Coleman; uncle, Willie Coleman; aunts, Hattie Coleman Cunningham (William) and Ottie May Lucas (Bernard); and other cherished relatives and friends.

She leaves to celebrate her remarkable life: her devoted daughter, Marlo Michelle Crowder; loving brother, Winston Jerry Coleman, Jr.; nieces, Melanie Coleman and Jerissa Howell; nephew, Winston Jerry Coleman, III; first cousins Anne Sowell, Andrea Moss, James Garfield, Jr., Sadie Newell-Bradberry, Hazel Delores Newell, Glen Patrick Newell, Eddie Festus Newell, Sarah Ernestine Newell, Joyce Bush, and Raymond Newell; along with a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins, childhood friends, sorority sisters, Drifter sisters, and her cherished church family.

Becky lived a full and joyful life. She found pleasure in completing word puzzles, cooking Sunday dinners for her daughter, talking and laughing with friends, and traveling—whether internationally with Marlo or locally to casinos and consignment shops with her beloved Aunt Ottie. In Portland, she and Morris enjoyed golf outings, beach trips, and social gatherings. She was also an active participant in senior living community service programs, always eager to connect and uplift others.

Becky Turner’s presence illuminated every space she entered. Her kindness, elegance, humor, and wisdom will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Her family finds peace knowing she has earned her eternal rest and is reunited with loved ones gone before her.

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8