What do I list as type of work for a 1099 Misc. It is inherited payment from my late husband's deferred comp.

Don't report the income as self-employment income. You can enter the income as “Other Income”.  First, delete the original 1099-MISC that you entered, then enter it again. 

Follow the instructions in the TurboTax article How do I edit or delete a 1099-MISC? to delete your original 1099-MISC. 

Next, follow the steps below to enter your 1099-MISC as Other Income:

1. Open TurboTax
2. Select Federal Taxes
3. Select Wages & Income
4. select Start by Form 1099-MISC under Other Come Income
5. Select Yes to Did you get a 1099-MISC?
6. Follow the prompts to enter your 1099-MISC
7. Enter the reason (Inherited payment) to Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC 
8. Select None of these apply to Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
9. Select No to it didn’t involve work like your main job
10. Make your selection to How often did you get the income?
11. Select No to Did it involve an intent to earn money?

For additional information, review the TurboTax articles What's the difference between self-employment income and other income? and Where do I enter a 1099-MISC?