Frances (Fran) Mae Turpin, 77, of Odessa, Missouri passed away at her son Jerry and daughter in law Sara’s house in Shawnee, Kansas after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Fran was born October 24, 1948 to Harry and Norma Fields in Garnett, Kansas. Fran married her husband Michael Anthony Turpin on November 5, 1966.
She retired from Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked as an editing specialist in the design department.
Her parents Harry and Norma, brothers Bill and Randy Fields, along with her husband Michael preceded her in death.
Fran is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Jerry and Sara Turpin of Shawnee Kansas, Andy and Sandra Turpin of Blue Springs, Missouri, her sister Sherry Benjamin of Garnett, Kansas, her brother and sister-in-law Larry and Lylette Fields of Lavista, Nebraska and, five grandchildren, Hunter, Carsyn, Sawyer, Madison and Cailey.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Submitted by Family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64029 816-847-4441