Lora Lea (Turpen) Knipp Obituary (1963

Lora Lea Knipp, 49, of Lynn, IN passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, May 5, 2013 at her mother's home in New Castle, IN. She was born November 2, 1963 in Bluffton, IN the daughter of Thomas and Marsha (Mendenhall) Turpen. She was a 1982 graduate of Chrysler High School of New Castle, IN. Lora was employed as a seamstress with Kabert Industries for 10 years. She leaves to cherish her memory a husband, Jeff Knipp of Lynn, IN; her mother, Marsha Turpen of New Castle, IN; three daughters, Ashely White of West Milton, OH, Jamie and Merideth Knipp, both of Lynn, IN; a step son, Jeff J. Knipp of Campbellsville, TN; a step daughter, Mandy Keegan of Sherwood, OH; six grandchildren; and six step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father; and a brother, Michael Turpen. A service to celebrate Lora's life will be 1 pm Friday, May 10, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, IN. Cremation will follow. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 11am to service time on Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at the family's discretion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.