Sara J. Turnure

Sara Jane Turnure, 74, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16th at East Side Baptist Church, 19901 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Sally was born on October 3, 1942 in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of John Edward and Irene (Murray) Anderson.  She loved bowling, square-dancing and going to the boat.  Sally was a member of the Fort Osage Athletic Booster club for over 25 years, and a proud supporter of the Originals Softball Organization.  She was fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Royals (Esky was her favorite).  Sally was the glue of the family and rock to lean on, but most of all, she loved family events and spending time with her grandchildren.

Sally is survived by her husband Earl of the home; three daughters: Shelly Watson, Susan Mathany, and Stacey Moore all of Independence MO; four grandchildren: Jessica Gregersen, Thomas Watson, Cassi Gregersen, and Tyler Mathany; three grand-dogs: Bandit, Jerzey, and Bufford; five great-grandchildren: Jordynn, Brayden, Colton, Cameron and Jaylynn; her brother: Dick Anderson of Red Oak, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers: Bob, Bill, Wayne, Mick, Tommy Lee and John Wayne Anderson.  

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence MO   816-796-8600

This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. Shirley Belger

    5 Nov 2020 Reply

    Sally was my traveling buddy for a few years and oh the times we had! She was so proud of her family and the life she and Earl had created! – Shirley Belger

  2. Lu Ann Gipple

    5 Nov 2020 Reply

    My deepest sympathy to Sally’s family! She was a great lady and will be missed by many! She was a great cook too! I loved her brisket! Heaven gained an angel! Mom wanted to send her prayers and thoughts too! – Lu Ann Gipple

  3. Pat Gordon/Lash

    5 Nov 2020 Reply

    So sad to hear about Sally. She was a super nice lady and she is going to be missed. Richie, Lynnette, Johnny and Kenny grew up around Earl and Sally and Richie played baseball and football for Earl when he was young. Prayers to all the family, and girls you had a great Mom and she was such a wonderful Blessing. She was a good friend and very much loved by many. God Bless all of you. – Pat Gordon/Lash

  4. Olivia Hessling and Lesa Thye

    5 Nov 2020 Reply

    Generations of softball families have had the privilege to know and love you We are proud to be one of them. Your quiet observations were not unrecognized. What a truly special person heaven is getting! And a great cook! You will be missed. God bless Sally and her family – Olivia Hessling and Lesa Thye

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