Ernestine Turner Dill Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Ernestine Turner Dill

Ernestine Turner Dill, of North Chesterfield, took her wings on July 13, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ernestine was born on September 12, 1941 in Bullock County, Alabama to the late Benjamin Roland Turner and Lydia Lucas Turner.

Her education began in Union Springs, Alabama. After graduating from Parker High School in Birmingham AL., she attended Alabama State University.

She professed her love for Christ and was baptized at an early age. While living in Birmingham, Alabama she was an active member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. She was passionate about missions and teaching the word of God, which lead to her serving as a Sunday School teacher and chairperson of missions. She later became a watch care member at Bethesda Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia, where she remained active until she left her earthly home for her heavenly home.

In 1959, Ernestine wed Robert E. Owens, Sr. and from that union two children were born, Robert, Jr. and Angela. In 1975 she married Constance D. Dill and from that union one daughter was born, Constance.

As Ernestine battled cancer, she moved to Virginia to be closer to her family. With her family's unwavering support and her strong faith in God she became a cancer survivor.

Ernestine stood strong against racial inequality and became the first black person employed by the Social Security Administration in Birmingham, AL. During her career with the Social Security Administration, she was promoted to various management positions, which included benefits and claims analyst. Her last position held was, The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (OCREO) (TR) where she provided overall management of the SSA-wide programs of civil rights and equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, reasonable accommodations and disability services. After serving over thirty years, she retired from the Social Security Administration.

Her other affiliations included being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ernestine was also involved with the senior ministries at various churches.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Constance D. Dill and brother-in-law, Jimmy Hurd, Sr.

Surviving are her son, Robert E. Owens, Jr., (Rev. Clara), two daughters, Angela Johnson and Constance Webb (Oscar); six grandchildren, Princess and Michelle Owens, Chenea Johnson, Keon, Kira and Kia Webb; three great-grandchildren, Kayla and Robert Owens III, and Caiden Adams; sister, Dorothy Jean Hurd; two nieces, Patricia Lawson (Edmond) and Janice Mays (Emanuel); nephew, Jimmy Hurd, Jr.; a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, one devoted, Robert E. Owens, Sr.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Dr. Juanita A. W. Harrison, officiating. Rev. Clara M. Owens, eulogist. As per Ernestine's request, no viewing.

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It's with heartfelt sympathy that I send my condolences to My Boss Mr. Robert Owens and his dear wife Clara. You guys are in the caring business so I'm sure Roberts mom was well taken care of. So please treasure the love and heartfelt memories about your mom and this will bring you comfort. Fill the hole in your heart with I did all I could to comfort her and showed her that she was loved.Im certain that she was 💕 love laughter and life. The Jones Family (Rosalind)

My your heart find comfort and yeild to dispar Ernestine has been placed in the Living father care.REV

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Your Mother's loving kindness was contagious and her memory will live on forever and she truly will be missed. A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then in our memories. Deborah and the Crawford Family

You will be dearly missed Ernestine.

Our deepest condolences for the family. Ernestine will be missed. I'm so thankful her and Mom became best friends. They made each other's lives better. They looked out for each other. They brought smiles to each other in times of sadness. They made difficult situations seem easier because they had each other. Ernestine's contagious laughter and unending stories will never be forgotten. She will be missed by many. Until we meet on Heavens shore May you Rest In Peace great lady. Kevin and Sherry Elwell

Never a moment Ma Ernestine wasn't there to listen or offer a word of advise, encouragement or correction through a life experience of hers and she walk out peace, love, self control, humility, kindness, patience, meekness,....and may I had a good laugh of medicine. Angela, Chenea, Robert, Connie and family, Ma Ernestine was Love, Laughter, Life and more Love. Albert, Mica and Aaron and myself are truly grateful she was shared with us by God. Until we meet again Ma Ernestine.💖

You will be missed Rest In Peace Ernestine

I will reallly miss Ernestine..She was a lovely and fun person. I enjoyed her company at our Kingsland Baptist Bible study and sharing meals with her.Rest in peace dear lady. ELSIE MARTIN