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Yvonne Clara Turpin

July 1, 1945 — January 9, 2021

Yvonne Clara Turpin, affectionately known as Bunny, was born July 1, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Columbus Public Schools. She retired from Maryhaven after many years of service. After battling with cancer more than 13 years, on January 9, 2021, Yvonne transitioned to Heaven. She is preceded in death by her mother Clara Dixon, father Gilbert Richardson, and daughter Kimm Simmons Turner. Bunny leaves to cherish her memory her son, Kevin Simmons; daughter, Karla Simmons; sister, Hazel Dixon; brothers, Ronald Tillman, Domingua LaGree, D’Vaughn LaGree, Hiram LaGree, Hyman Dixon; nine grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Beginning at 9am, doors will open for a walk-through viewing. For the mutual wellness and respect of those present, all visitors are asked to wear an appropriate face covering, apply an alcohol-based hand sanitizer spray upon entry, and maintain proper distancing according to current public health guidelines. We encourage you to utilize Yvonne's memorial celebration wall to view her video tribute, send flowers and post an expression of sympathy and support for the family. A receptacle will also be available for on-site collection of sympathy cards and condolence letters.

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