Ora Dene Turner's Obituary
Ora Dene Turner, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Sunday (02-25-2024) at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur.
Ora was born on October 5, 1933, in Beecher City, IL, the daughter of Percil Earl Evans and Jennie Wave (Jennings) Evans.
Ora was a Registered Nurse at Decatur Memorial Hospital for several years. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and co-workers. Ora especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: George Turner of Decatur, IL; Jennie Thompson of Decatur, IL; and Joe Turner of Niantic, IL; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one sister Veda “Faye” Lorton of Ramsey, IL.
Ora was preceded in death by her parents, one son Darrell Turner, three brothers Loren Evans, Don Evans and Raymond Evans, and one sister Norma Turner.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday (03-02-2024) at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday (03-04-2024) at Beecher City Township Cemetery in Beecher City, IL.
Condolences may be left at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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