Help Lana Be Laid To Rest

I am the daughter of the woman above, Lana, my Mommy. My Pop died 36 years ago unexpectedly, and my Mommy died Sunday, October 27th at 11:22 am, also unexpectedly. Although she was 79 with health issues, she was tough and always bounced back. God decided her body was too weak, and I told her to go be with the love of her life she has missed all these years.

Due to unfortunate circumstances with family and life in general, I don't make enough money to cover all costs (I now have no income due to a concrete truck totaling my car two days after her death). (Unexpected expenses I may not be aware of because I've never had to do this before—I was 15 when my dad died). The funeral home will be paid immediately, including the fee for adding her date of death to their headstone.

I want nothing more than my Mom to rest in death and not deal with unnecessary drama. I cannot call her to ask for advice or to hear her tell me it's going to ALL be ok. Their daughter really needs them both, but I know they are in my heart forever. I was blessed, and for that, I can never and will never apologize. They helped others, taught me right from wrong, and showed me what love and kindness can do for others who struggle in this world. My Mom simply needs to rest.

I cannot add her nor Curry's as beneficiaries because I would need financial info. My mother's checking (Chase) is joint with me, (I was added per the advice of a banker in 2019) however her driver's license still has our old address.(Needed for verification). I have contacted Huntington Bank and set up an account ONLY for donations, which will be protected and funds would be paid ONLY in the form of a Cashier's Check. (I bank through Huntington, the account is NOT connected through mine, other than what I stated above). When a possibility of a payment plan was mentioned- I said no- I wanted Curry's to be paid as quickly as possible, and I jokingly said when I found out the cost to place her date of death on the headstone, I'd have a "little talk with"- not going to mention who does this, but it would also have been paid. The funeral home knew both of my parents. I am their daughter through and through- only now, she's having to handle everything on her own, trusting no one, not knowing what fees etc may come unexpectedly. Basically, I'm lost.

(The service date listed is when I want to have the funds to give to the funeral home. As of now, I have decided only I will be at the private service, to be determined).

Thank you all,

The Daughter of Lana and Ernie Turley

Breakdown of costs:

Depending on approval of her receiving state assistance of $1000, remaining is $1145, in addition to $350 to have her date of death added to the headstone AND "To the Moon," which were the last words my mom and I said to one another. The costs of certified Death Certificates, which will be (as of this point) 6, at $12 per certified copy, and flowers from a local florist so I can say goodbye the way she and I had talked about- which would be simple and placed over the headstone. I've not had a chance to contact any florists to obtain the costs. Transportation to and from the funeral home for me, since two days after her death, I was hit by a concrete truck and no longer have transportation (completely separate matter NOT related to this GoFundMe)- approximate cost $60-$70. Lastly, although my mom laughed and this was well over a year ago- that I wanted a pendent so I could place some of her ashes to always keep with me- max cost $70- although I've been searching Amazon for less expensive. I once showed her one and she laughed and said, "Take it off before you shower, or I'll be floating in a septic tank."

If anyone has questions, they know they are more than welcome to ask me. The daughter. Who will carry on their legacy, against all odds.

-Elizabeth Michelle Turley, daughter of Ernie and Lana Turley- who picked out the longest name possible for their little girl. I'm doing my best Pop and Mommy.