Nhetti Maud “Miss Nhetti” Turner, age 100, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Plaza West Health Center.

Nhetti was born on November 14, 1925, in Portland, Jamaica, to Lilian Wilds. She graduated from Titchfield High School and the University of the West Indies and later furthered her nursing education in England and Scotland. Upon returning to Jamaica, she taught nursing classes at the Kingston Public Hospital Nursing School. She dedicated her entire adult life to the healthcare profession, whether educating young people or working as a Registered Nurse.

Nhetti loved traveling the world and lived in Jamaica, England, Scotland, and California before spending the last 35-plus years in Sun City Center. Of all the places she lived and visited, there was no place she loved more than her beloved England.

Beyond her passion for healthcare, Nhetti loved gardening, especially roses, and was a longtime member of the Rose Society in Sun City Center. She belonged to the Bunka Club, where she created beautiful Bunka artwork, a Japanese form of punch needle embroidery. She was an avid reader who could debate virtually any subject. She also loved music, especially classical music, and enjoyed drinking red wine.

Nhetti was a true free spirit with an unwavering, principled sense of self, living life on her own terms and guided by a deeply personal moral compass. Independent and fearless, she remained true to who she was, regardless of others’ opinions. A force of nature, she was witty, intelligent, and often the life of the party, known for her sharp humor and insight. She held herself to high standards and expected the same of others, reflecting her strong belief in personal accountability.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lilian Wilds; her brothers, Cleveland and Harold; and her sister, Gloria. She is survived by her daughter, Santha Schuch; son-in-law, Matthew Schuch; and her beloved grandsons, Tyler and Zach.

The family of Nhetti wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to her dear friends: Revalyn, Tina, Joyce, Bill, Kathy, Stephen, Marjorie and Chris.

A profound and special thanks goes to the dedicated staff of Plaza West Health Center, who cared for Nhetti with tremendous compassion and professionalism over the years. It was not always easy to care for Miss Nhetti because of her high expectations, strong demands, and old-school values; yet, through every challenge, the staff responded with patience, kindness, and genuine affection. They were not simply caregivers - they became family.

The family is especially grateful to Deb, Christine, Nedra, Donna, Erma, Keegan, Melissa, Lisa, Muriel, Lili, Toye, Sabrina, Muideen, Alex, Maria, Rosa, Alicia, and many others who gave so generously of themselves.

She took her final bow unafraid and with an open heart, as only Miss Nhetti could.