Miriam Turner, 86 of Jersey City transitioned on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was a Deaconess at Salem Baptist Church, Jersey City and member of Salem over 80 years. Miriam retired after 30 years of service at Western Electric Company as Clerk Requisition Typist. She was a life member of The Pioneers of America. Miriam was an active member of PS #34 Parents Council and City-wide Parents Council. Some of Miriams favorite past time activities were watching her favorite movies and going to family reunions. Family & friends could always find Miriam wearing one of her stylish hats! Beloved wife of the late Matthew Turner, Sr., she leaves to cherish her children Valerie Williams, (Ronald) Teresa A. Blair (Ernest) and Matthew Turner, Jr., sister Gloria Crutcher; grandchildren Danielle Blair, Ernest Blair, Jr., Aaren Blair, Maya Williams, Ronald Williams, Jr.; also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.