02/07/2026
Bessie T. Galloway
Bessie T. Galloway transitioned from this life January 26, 2026 in Lake Prince Woods Assisted Living in Suffolk, Virginia.
She was born April 17, 1936 to her parents Catherine and David Turner and was lovingly raised by Rebecca Green, who is fondly remembered as Mom. She graduated from old Smithfield High School (Isle of Wight Training School) Class of 1955. Her class stayed connected, traveled together and supported each other. She continued her education and graduated from Norfolk State University.
She was employed at ASCS Dept. for 10 years and retired from the County of Isle of Wight after 35 years and was a chartered member of the Windsor AARP Chapter #5309 for 2001 until her passing.
Her family knew the importance of serving God. Bessie was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church from the age of 8 until September 15, 2002. She joined Little Mount Zion Baptist Church on September 15, 2002, under the leadership of Reverend Franklin R. Williams.
Preceded in death, Bessie was welcomed into eternal rest by her parents Catherine and David Turner; her beloved son Gerald L. Hill; and her forever family members: Rebecca Green, lovingly remembered as “Mom;” and her dear siblings Christine Davis, Marie Franklin (Howard) and Gracie Green Porter (Thomas).
Cherished survivors of Bessie’s legacy continues through the “appleof her eye” her grandson Tremaine Hill; a daughter-in-love Liquitta Lee (Melvin); extended grandchildren Ryan, Nay’R and Eric Robinson; stepchildren Reta Haywood Wilkerson, Cheryl Dotson, and Carlos Rowlett; her beloved sisters Velvin Smith (Herman-deceased), Sondra Hicks (Andre); treasured family members Charles Porter (Debra), Gracie and Gabrielle Porter, Olivia and Rebecca Brown, Renee Jennings (Phillip); god-sister Margaret Ferguson (Larry); devoted caregiver Jill Perry (Joseph);cherished and devoted friend Brigitte Booker-Rogers (Michael); along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who carry her memory forward.
Bessie’s life touched countless hearts and she leaves behind a community of friends and loved ones in Isle of Wight County, Windsor, and Suffolk, including the staff at Lake Prince Woods Every Age Senior Living, who will forever honor her warmth, strength, and unwavering love.
She wants to pass on to her family “IF YOU DO NOT KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND DO NOT HAVE HIM IN YOUR LIFE, PLEASE DO SO.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, viewing will take place from 3-6 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 11 am on Saturday, February 7, 2026, a Celebration of Life will be held at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Turner and Galloway family in your thoughts and prayers.
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