Eloise Turner

Eloise Turner, 82, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 8:35 am at Nature’s Trail in Mt. Vernon. Eloise was born January 20, 1932 in Marion the daughter of Owen J. & Elizabeth (Norman) Cox.  She married Charles H. Turner on February 26, 1955 in Marion and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his death on January 15, 1997. She retired from State Farm in Marion.  Eloise was a member of Marion 3rd Baptist Church, she previously was a member of Marion 1st Baptist Church and while attending there she was very active in the Senior Adults Choir. Survivors include her; Daughter – Kimberly Batts of Mt. Vernon Daughter – Dianna Friske and husband Mark of Jacksonville, Florida Grandson – Jeremy Batts and Great Granddaughter – Eleanor of Waterloo Granddaughter – Ashley Almeida and husband Chase of Jacksonville, Florida Grandson – Tyler Friske of Jacksonville, Florida Sister-in-law – Thelma Cox of St. Louis Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by her Parents, Husband – Charles H. Turner, Sister – Katherine Nelson and Brother – Arthur Cox. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11 am at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Kallem officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois  62959.