Wilhelmina H. Turner, 96 LAUREL - On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 4:50 p.m., Wilhelmina Hyland Turner departed this earthly life to reside with the Lord. Born on Feb. 18, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Marion W. Hyland and Minnie Jones Hyland. She was 96. She received her education the Paul Lawrence Dunbar School. She was employed at the Marvel Package Company and Matthews Poultry Processing Plant, both in Laurel. Later in life, she became a domestic worker until she retired. Wilhelmina found the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ at an early age, and rededicated her life to the Lord later in life. She was the oldest member of New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah A. Turner; seven brothers, Marion Hyland, George Hyland, Richard Hyland, Raymond Hyland, Archie Hyland, Homer Hyland and Lester Hyland; four sisters, Omedia Hyland, Louise Miller, Edith Hyland and Octavia Turner. The first of six generations, Wilhelmina leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Thomasine T. Matthews of Bridgeville; six grandchildren, Reverend A. Martina Turner (whom she raised) of Laurel, Reverend Serena E. Bennett (Lawrence) of Clearwater, Fla., Terrance A. Felipa (Shannies) of Greenwood, Willis T. Matthews of Smyrna, Alicia L. Matthews of Seaford, and Donna Y. Matthews of Laurel; 14 great-grandchildren - two of whom she raised, Colleen Y. Dobson of Laurel, and Minister Tracey W. Hughes of Millsboro; 13 great-great-grandchildren; eight-great-great-great-grandchildren; one niece, one nephew, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 14, at the New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel. Interment was in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Laurel. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook may be signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Seaford.