In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Ophelia Griffin Dennis, 88, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, July 08, 2025.

A longtime resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ophelia was known for her quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose nurturing spirit touched countless lives.

She is survived by her sons Tony Dennis, Hugh Dennis (affectionately known as Punky), and daughter Janice Dennis-Freeman; son-in-law Derek Freeman and daughter-in-law Selina Fahie; her grandchildren Kory Davis, Krystal Dennis-Downs, Kelly Davis-Diaz, Mariah Dennis, and Jordan Dennis; grandsons-in-law Justin Diaz and Delaney Downs; great-grandchildren Asia, Amir, and Asher Diaz; surrogate children Lynn Cooper, Anthony "Obuso" Rose, and Yvette "Sugar" Cagan; surrogate grandchildren Latoya Baxter and Jamelia Blyden; special friends Audrey Callwood and Ione Yearwood; and godson Derek Gabriel. , She will be remembered with love, and deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.