Grace Dean Turpin Eckert

Born September 7, 1922, in Bedford County, Virginia, she was one of nine children to parents Thomas Marvin and Berta Bell (Burks) Turpin. Grace came to Ravenna as part of the War effort. While here, she met and married Elbert Emerson Eckert. They had five children: Roberta (Gale) Mowen, Mary (Roy) Dailey, Carolyn Sue (John) Davis, James (Janet) Eckert all of Ravenna, and Thomas (Deborah) Eckert of Franklinton, LA.

Grace’s memory will be cherished by her 12 grandchildren: Deborah (Greg) Blaha of Sagamore Hills, Michael (Shelly) Mowen of Rootstown, Robert Dailey of Carrollton, Eric Dailey of Stow, Thomas (Heather) Dailey of Ravenna, Jennifer (Christina) Eckert of Akron, Judy (Adam) Hughes of Atwater, James Eckert of Columbus, Rebecca Davis of Orlando, FL, Billy Davis of Toledo, Bradley (Erica) Eckert and Christina (Randy) Graham of Franklinton, LA, as well as 17 great-grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Elbert, son James, and son-in-law John.

She was a member of the Ravenna Order of Eastern Stars and the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Ravenna, 263 S. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266.

Private graveside services were held at Maple Grove Cemetery, and a public memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.