Debra Lynn Jett, 72, of Sorento, died on May 16, 2026, at Hillsboro Health in Hillsboro.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Assalley Funeral Home, located at 118 E. College Ave. in Greenville. The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
Ms. Jett was born on Oct. 1, 1953, in Litchfield, to Robert Leroy and Norma Lydia Anita (nee Schweppe) Turner.
She was raised in Sorento and graduated in 1971 from Greenville High School. In her late 20s, she moved to Litchfield and later attended Schneider National Training Academy. Throughout the years, she held many jobs, including working at Echlin in Litchfield, driving a truck, waitressing and providing home health care.
Ms. Jett enjoyed life to the fullest and had many interests and talents. She bowled in a league and proudly sported her own left-handed bowling ball. She was also involved in a women’s pool league that won first place at nationals. An avid reader, she could often be found with a good book in her hand. She was a lifelong member of the Sorento Women’s Auxiliary and loved spending time crafting, making jewelry, crocheting, woodworking and baking. She was a true foodie who enjoyed sharing snacks and treats from her “stash” with her great-grandson.
More than anything, she loved her family. She was an amazing mom, grammie and great-grammie, who treasured every moment spent with those she loved. She never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Kind-hearted and free-spirited, she loved to talk, enjoy good food and relax with a cigarette.
Ms. Jett is survived by her daughter, Tonya Jett of Sorento; granddaughter, Cleo Jett of Sorento; great-grandson, Xavier Meyer; siblings, Keith Turner, Penny Casey, Kathy (Chris) Atchison, Mary ‘Janie’ (Gary) Sugg and Joel Turner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Norma; daughter, Cassandra “Cissy”; brother, Gary Turner; and sisters-in-law, Mary Turner and Nina Turner.
Memorials in Ms. Jett’s honor may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110 and/or Greenville Public Library, 414 W. Main St., Greenville, IL 62246.
Condolences may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
