Mandana A. Turpen, 86, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 23, 1933 in Elm Grove, WV, a daughter to the late William and Louise (Hammel) Faulkner. Mandana was a member at Rager Road Church of Christ. She was survived by her children, Marilyn Cubley, Carolyn (Bill “Renegade”) Patterson, Donna (Greg) Gibson, Jesse Turpen Jr., William “Bill” (Pamela) Turpen; thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Naioma Rinehart and Dennis (Joan) Faulkner and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mandana was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary (Gaylord) Gardner. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the cemetery with Minister Robin Haley officiating.
