Verna Turner

Verna L. Turner, 61, of LaHarpe, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at her home. Verna was born February 13, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon McCollam and Lois (McAtee) Blackburn. She grew up traveling with her mother and step-father who was in the service. On December 15, 1989, Verna married Jack L. Turner and they made their home on South Washington in Iola until their home flooded in 2007 and they moved to LaHarpe. Jack preceded her in death on November 16, 2009. Verna has worked as a supervisor at Tramec in Iola for almost 20 years. SURVIVORS: Her 4 Children: Jennifer Mallette of Iola, KS, Stephanie Gregg & husband, Gabe of Iola, KS, Patrick Long of Gas, KS, and Brent Long & wife, Heather of Iola, KS 1 Step-Son: Marty Turner & wife, Marta of Olathe, KS Her Mother-In-Law: Marjorie Cantrell of Iola, KS 8 Grandchildren: Cory Culler, Devin Culler, Jordan Long, Lexie Long, Quentin Mallette, Addison Mallette, Colin Long and Emily Long all of Iola, KS 1 Great Granddaughter: Emilee Mumbower of Ft. Scott, KS 2 Step-Grandchildren: Mark & Madelyn Turner She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her parents and a step-daughter, Cindy Turner. VISITATION & GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola, for visitation before leaving for Highland Cemetery in Iola for graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Chaplain Lloyd W. Houk will officiate. MEMORIAL: Allen County Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .