Betty L. Turner Allen Emmert

Mrs. Betty L. Turner Allen Emmert, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born in Milledgeville in Boone County, Indiana, on June 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Ray S. Turner and Blanche Opal (Cunningham) Turner. A life-resident of Boone County, Betty graduated from Pinnell High School. She was first married to Wilbur E. (Wib) Allen in 1953; Wib passed away November of 2000. Later she was married to Gordon Morton Emmert on February 2, 1992 in Ft. Myers, Florida; Mr. Emmert passed away on May 6, 2001. Her longtime companion, Marion Lowder, passed away in November of 2015. While Wib was Boone County Sheriff for ten years, Betty served as a Deputy Sheriff as well as jail matron. The family resided in an apartment that was part of the jail building. She later became a paralegal working for two local attorneys, and then for thirteen years she was employed at Community Bank where she became Vice President and Secretary for the Board of Directors. Betty retired from the bank when it was sold to Union Federal. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over fifty years, where she taught Sunday School and was Youth Junior Church Leader. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she cherished her family and the times they shared together. In her spare time she enjoyed golf, reading, playing cards, wintering in Ft. Myers, Florida and volunteering in many ways. Memberships: Kappa Delta Phi, Golden K, Red Hats and Ulen Country Club. Visitation is planned for Friday, February 12, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon, Indiana. Entombment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Children: Doug Allen and wife, Dee – Indianapolis, Indiana John D. Allen – Orlando, Florida Grandchildren: Ben Allen and fiancé, MaryKate Hattenberger Michael Allen and wife, Melanie Katie Allen Sam Allen Great Grandchildren: Charlie Allen Louie Allen Another one due in June Also several Nieces and Nephews, as well as many, many longtime cherished friends, including special cousin and friend, Kay Stewart Nay. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was preceded in death by two brothers, Byron C. Turner and Donald Wayne Turner; and longtime companion, Marion Lowder. The family wishes to thank the staff of Witham Hospital for their excellent care of Betty. Also, Maxine Grimstead her help was invaluable. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, Witham Hospital Foundation or Boone County Cancer Society.

Betty L. Turner Allen Emmert

June 6, 1933 - February 10, 2016