Myrl Winifred (McKinney) Turner Baskett, age 87, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, in the Carrier Mills Rehabilitation Center of Carrier Mills, IL.
She was born on Friday, August 8, 1930, in the Scottsboro area of Marion, the daughter of William Ralph and Maggie (Davis) McKinney.
Myrl was first united in marriage to Billy James Turner on Friday, March 5, 1948, and together they shared nearly 25 years of marriage until his death on Saturday, January 27, 1973. She later was united in marriage to Francis Richard Baskett on Saturday, November 19, 1977 in Marion, and together they shared over 3 years of marriage until his death on Tuesday, January 27, 1981.
Her working career was for many years in retail, working for several businesses of the area including Ben Franklin, Medicare Glazier and Revco Drug until her retirement at the age of 63.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Marion. In her spare time she enjoyed reading her Bible, working word search puzzles and spending time with her family. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Chris Kirby of rural Goreville, IL; son, Kenneth James Turner of Marion; granddaughter, Kimberly Renee Caldwell and her husband Jason of Sebree, KY; great grandson, Timothy Dale Caldwell of Sebree, KY; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Deanna McKinney of Marion; sister-in-law, Dody McKinney of Marion; special aunt, Alma McKinney of Marion, a host of nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands; brother, Bill McKinney and sister, Reola Mae McKinney who passed away when she was nearly 1 year old.
Arrangements for Myrl Winifred (McKinney) Turner Baskett have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion.
The visitation will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Mohler and Rev. George Arbeiter presiding.
Interment will follow next to husband Richard Baskett, in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion.
For those who prefer memorial contributions may be made to either or both; “Alzheimer’s Association” and/or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For additional information, complete family information or to leave an online condolence of memory please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
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