Inez P. Dean, age 81, of Hillsboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Highland District Hospital. She was born April 5, 1922 in Piketon, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry J. and Emma (Kemper) James. She was a 1940 graduate of Scioto Township High School; she had formerly worked for Dr. Grey Eckert, Optometrist, in Hillsboro; and in Purchasing at the Highland District Hospital. She was a member of the Highland County Senior Citizens. She is survived by her children Sylvia Hill of Hillsboro, Sue and her husband Ed Turner of Hillsboro, Joyce and her husband Gary Thomas of Hillsboro, Jane and her husband Dale Johnson of Bainbridge, and Beth Dean of Indiana; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one son Jeff Dean, one brother Ralph James and one sister Ruth Youree. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Bill Bowman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mound Cemetery in Piketon. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Columbus School for the Blind, 5220 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. For more information and to sign our on-line register please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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6500 East Welcome Rd. Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Sylvia,
PLEASE accept our sincere sympathy. Your mother was a VERY kind person.
304 South High Street Hillsboro, Oh 45133
To The Family Of Inez Dean: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. It is never easy to lose a loved one; it is especially hard to say 'goodbye' to the lady who has given her wisdom, courage, and unlimited love to her children and other family members. Our prayers are with you at this time. Leslie Ramsey, Margaret Ludwick, and family.
2070 S.R. 131 Hillsboro, OH 45133
Dear Joyce, Sue and family, On behalf of the family I want to tell you how sorry we were to hear about Inez. Mom and Dad send their condolences from out West (They are on their 50th anniversary trip.) Just know we are thinking about you and praying for you as you adjust to the loss of your mother. Sincerely, The Griffith Family