Josephine Turley

Obituary of Josephine Turley

Josephine B. "Jo" Turley, 90, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her home. Jo was born November 19, 1925, in Iola, the daughter of Fredrick and Blanche (Shockey) Vogel. She grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School in 1943. She married Charles W. Turley and they later divorced. She enjoyed working the lunch room at Jefferson Elementary School. She also enjoyed softball, bowling, sewing, watching sports and doing yard work. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Iola. Survivors include her 3 children: Christina VanWinkle of Topeka, KS, Jill Turley of Iola and C.J. Turley of Carl Junction, MO; 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of life service at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) and may be left with the Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, who assisted the family. To leave a condolence online, go to www.iolafuneral.com.
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