Mrs. Bernice (Turner) Sigler 94, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 17, 2024. She was born February 8, 1930 to  the late Selmo and Julia Garrett Lanier in Gadsden, Alabama. She came to Akron at an early age and lived with her great aunt and uncle, spending summers in Alabama.

Mrs. Bernice loved the Lord, her church, and family. She was always  willing to help others, offering advice, support or just being there to listen. Her outgoing fun-loving spirit made people around her feel relaxed and comfortable. Mrs. Bernice worked for Visiting Nurse Inc. taking care of people. When she was younger she worked in what used to be called the "old folks home" taking care of the elderly. She often would say she should have been a nurse.

She was a dedicated member of the New Greater Fellowship Baptist Church. Previously, she was a faithful member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for over 50 years and a loyal member of the Mass Choir whom she truly loved. Mrs Bernice was also a former Eastern Star member along with her mother and sister.

Mrs. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin, daughter Kathy Johnson, son Kevin Turner, granddaughter Sherri Sigler, parents Selmo and Julia Garrett, sister and brother in law Betty and Raymond Miller, half brothers Willie and Selmo Garrett.

She leaves to cherish her memories; daughters LaKeia Neeley, Vickie (Lionel) Millender, son Gregory Turner. Eleven grandchildren: John (Heidi) Vargas Jr., James Vargas, Cedric Neeley, Johnnie Johnson Jr., Paris Turner, Eliza (George) Stinson, Gregory Turner Jr.,Dontrell Turner, Davonty Chambers, Tayla Millender and Myles Millender; Nephew Arnett (Deborah) Miller, Nieces; Deborah (Gavin) Cunningham, Sharon Ivy, Juanita (William) Wilson. Special Goddaughter Barbara Carter. She also leaves several great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of family and friends.