Thelma June Turner, 94, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville. June was born on the family farm in Weldon, IL, DeWitt County, on June 21, 1928, to parents Milford and Golden (Tom) Tool. She graduated from Weldon High School, excelling in typing, shorthand, French, and bookkeeping. Following her graduation, June accepted a job offer from the Nuel Insurance Agency in Champaign, IL. June met her future husband, Robert Turner, through mutual friends, and they married on August 27, 1950, at the Methodist Church in Weldon. Two sons, Steve and Tom, were born from this union. The family moved to Jacksonville in 1962, when they purchased the Queen Insurance Agency. Bob and June had many happy years together, moving to Deland, FL after Bobs retirement. Bob passed away in 1996. In 2010, June moved back to Jacksonville to be closer to her family. June loved to travel and visited all 50 of the United States as well as several countries in Europe. She also loved to play bridge and attend her children and grandchildrens activities. She loved learning about history, was curious about everything, and enjoyed researching things in her encyclopedia. She had been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1962, previously serving as a trustee and a deacon. June spent her last five years living at Cedarhurst, where she renewed former acquaintances and made many new friends. Surviving June are her two sons, Steve (Penny) and Tom (Meg); four grandchildren, Kimberly (Kevin) Frantz, Kristen (Micah) Shepard, Robert (Lindsey) Turner, and Amelia (Caleb) Freeman; seven great grandchildren, Ravlin and Nissa Frantz, Addison and Alyssa Shepard, Jett Turner, and Parker and William Freeman. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Hess; her brother, Joe Tool; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Francis, George, and Hazel. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 9:30 to 10:30 AM prior to the service. Memorial gifts are suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children or First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. Visitation Friday, April 14, 2023 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home Friday, April 14, 2023 10:30 AM 1100 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650