Doylas Turner Obituary (1953 - 2022)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Doylas Romaine Turner announce her unexpected but peaceful passing on June 9, 2022, at the age of 69 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Kim Turner and Shawna Bass (David); grandchildren: Elijah, Micah, Ethan, and Jadon; brother, Alfred Romaine, Jr (Lisa); as well as numerous relatives and close friends. She is predeceased by her sister, Doris Saunders; her parents: Alfred and Sadie Romaine, and her fiance, Charles Jordan. Doylas was known as "Doll" by siblings and close family, "Ma" by her two daughters and "Dee" by her closest friends and colleagues. She was a diligent and dedicated administrator, who took great care in each roll she held. Although she worked in a few other fields, she found her role working in dialysis and patient care to be the most fulfilling. She enjoyed speaking with the patients daily and helping to organize company events. She was heartbroken to leave this work and her patients behind due to a leukemia diagnosis. Despite the odds, Doylas survived leukemia with the support of her daughters and her incredible will to overcome. She came out with a renewed sense of self and was in remission for over 5 years. However, due to new developing health issues, Doylas laid her burdens down and peacefully went on to glory June 9, 2022. Doylas attended John M. Gandy, Patrick Henry HS, and Virginia Union University. She enjoyed shopping, having her routine talks with close friends and daily calls with her brother Alfred. She especially looked forward to spending time with her four grandchildren. A light to all that knew her, her presence will be greatly missed. Viewings will be held Friday, June 18, 2022 from 1-5pm and on Saturday, June 19, 2022 from 12-4pm, at the Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. in Richmond, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Doylas Turner's name to the American Cancer Society and/or No Kids Hungry. Isaiah 57:1-2 "The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death."