Claris Ann “C.C” Chullen

Oct 11th, 1944 - Dec 6th, 2013
34 Guests

Visitation:

Fri, Dec. 13th, 2013 11:00AM ~ 2:00 PM

Service:

Fri, Dec. 13th, 2013 2:00 PM

Burial:

Fri, Dec. 13th, 2013 3:00 PM

Thompsonville- Claris Ann “C.C.” Chullen, age 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion.

Claris was born in Melvin, Kentucky on October 11, 1944, the daughter of John and Ella (Stewart) Chullen. She proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963~1966. After her naval career, Claris attended Southern Illinois University, where she received her Masters of Education with an emphasis on Art. Mrs. Chullen worked as a teacher for Christopher Community High School for thirty-seven years, until her retirement.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Clarice Michele and James Moroni of Toledo, Ohio

Daughter- Jolene JM Chullen of Goreville

Daughter- Barretta Chullen of Thompsonville

Son- Braxton Chullen of Thompsonville

Son- Bryson Chullen of Thompsonville

Grandson- James Moroni II of Toledo, Ohio

Brother- John Lee and Sue Chullen of Benton

Sister- Cinda and Joe Riccio of Houston, Texas

Several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services to celebrate Claris’ life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. A time of visitation will be held from 11:00am until 2:00pm on Friday at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Attn: Judy Duncan; 1616 W. Main Street; Marion, IL 62959.

34 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Jolene

    From: Goreville, Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    I love you Mom… Forever and Always…

  • Guest: Sara Jo Light

    From: Sandoval , Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    A true Angel. Couldn’t of asked a better person to do the favor she did for me. RIH CC.I love you always. Thank you.

  • Guest: Tracy Sisney

    From: West Frankfort , Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    Such a sweet and loved soul. She was always so good to her students and taught us well. I haven’t seen her in years and it brought a tear to my eye when I heard the sad news. My condolences and prayers for your family in your time of loss.

  • Guest: Selena Owens

    From: Benton, Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    My hear is heavy with this news. She was such a great person and teacher. She was more like a friend to so many students. Sending lots of prayers to her children and family.

  • Guest: Shelley Johnson Baine

    From: Mulkeytown , Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    I never took art but I always admired mrs turner she was a awesome person and teacher cchs will always remember her class of 1987

  • Guest: Chrissy Mason

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    She was the greatest teacher I ever had and will truly missed.

  • Guest: Shelley

    From: ELKVILLE, Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    You were such a good teacher. Just good person all around. Thank you for being there. God Bless you on your new journey in heaven. ~Love always~

  • Guest: elizabeth shaw

    From: ocean isle beach north carolina, Illinois

    Date: December 10, 2013

    I had her as a art teacher she was the best teacher i had at christopher high school she also taught my ungle jeff martin sr i will miss you very much she would always say happy tree happy tree

  • Guest: Carrie Barnes (Drysdale)

    From: Milton, Florida

    Date: December 11, 2013

    You were a wonderful teacher. You taught me a lot. You inspired me to paint and to keep painting. You were loved by me as well as many others. You will be in all of our hearts forever. And will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Heaven has gained another Angel. I will never forget you. R.I.P.

  • Guest: Lisa Giacomo Young

    From: Mulkeytown , Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    She was a great person and a great teacher. She will be missed by many . Prayers going out to her family and all who loved her . RIP .

  • Guest: Angie Gossett

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I am so sorry I won’t be able to attend on Friday. CC was a wonderful person and I consider it an honor to have worked with her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God’s blessings be upon you as you go through the upcoming holiday season.

  • Guest: Annabelle (Osborne) Shukites

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    She was such a kind woman and dedicated teacher. She touched the lives of many students and taught them to embrace their creative side. I was a former student and she meant the world to me. Always reminding me that it is okay to be myself. My condolences to her family.

  • Guest: tammy flood

    From: coello, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Very good teacher.she will be missed my many.may you rip!

  • Guest: Jubie and Shelly Palmer

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Mrs. CC taught school when my husband and I attended CCHS. Then we where blessed to have her teach our two sons, Drew and Justin, as well. She was always happy, cheerful, sweet, kind and thoughtful! Rare qualities to find in one person. She will be sadly missed. Prayers go out to all of her family and friends.

  • Guest: Mike Jarrett

    From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I had her for art teacher, I’m glad I got the chance to meet her.

  • Guest: Stephanie

    From: Mulkeytown, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    She was such an inspiration as a teacher. She cared about all of her students. She saw their potential and made them use it! She was such an amazing person and will be truly missed! Prayers to her and her family!

  • Guest: Brandis Wheeler

    From: Raleigh, North Carolina

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I loved having her as a art teacher. She ALWAYS touched up my paintings and made them beautiful. She also touched my heart and so many others. Thank You for being an inspiration to so many students at Christopher Community High School.

    Love a forever grateful student.
    Brandis Wheeler Class of ’1991

  • Guest: tim curwick

    From: west frankfort, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Im very sad to know that we’ve lost a wonderful teacher. my fondest memory of her is in class when she had us drawing each other, or those wooden stick figures. my condolences to friends the family she will be greatly missed.

  • Guest: Alana

    From: Jacksonville, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Mrs. Arview was one of my favorite teachers in school. She had an amazing gift of knowing what each student needed to grow & develop. But most of all she cared, and you felt it! She was so much fun as the junior class advisor working the concession stands. I will never forget her. My thoughts go out to her family. May you find peace in your love & memories!
    Alana
    Class of 1996

  • Guest: cassie vaughn

    From: west frankfort, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I will never forget our memories.

  • Guest: Carrie

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Such a sad loss CC Turner has always been one of my best memories of Christopher High School.. Her art classes were the best! May peace and comfort be with her children and family at this sad time.

  • Guest: G.Ford

    From: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.

  • Guest: Karen Steinmetz

    From: Christopher, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I worked with CC at Christopher High School for many years. She was an outstanding lady and loved by all. We will miss her smiling face.

  • Guest: Phil Clancy

    From: Thompsonville, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    What a wonderful teacher who loved what she did and made the rest of us love it as much as her… Probably my favorite and no doubt, coolest teacher in H.S. Condolences to all the family and R.I.P. Mrs. Chullen (aka. Ms. Turner)…

  • Guest: Christa Price Ivanov

    From: Mulkeytown, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    One of the best teachers I had. A super sweet lady.

  • Guest: Sharon Martin

    From: DuQuoin, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I worked with CC from 2000 until her retirement. CC was so easy going, always had a smile on her face, & never complained about anything. She was so talented, but never flaunted it. She gave so much of herself to her students and to her own children. My sympathies go out to the entire family.

  • Guest: Ashley Miller

    From: Buncombe, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I was blessed to be her student as so many others were over the years. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to the family.

  • Guest: Dee Hale

    From: Mulkeytown, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I was an aide at the Christopher High School and been in Miss Chullens room a time or two. I really enjoyed listening to her tell stories about her children. What a loving women. She will be well missed.

  • Guest: Lon Reams

    From: Pittsburg, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    She was a wonderful teacher, artist and friend. I’m privileged to have been her student.

    She was one of those teachers who’s lessons transcended the material covered in a textbook.

  • Guest: Cathy Libby-Small

    From: Cambria, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I had Ms. Turner all 4 years of high school at Christopher and always looked forward to her classes. I learned SO much about art but also about working with others from her. I have always carried the skills I took from her and her classes with me through my life and now with kids in my classes. She was very inspirational and will truly be missed. God has gained an angel to help paint the rainbows and the sunsets.

  • Guest: Connie Bush

    From: Zeigler , Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    Enjoyed the many hours spent in her class. I saw C.C. a couple if years ago and spent time talking to her. She hadn’t changed one bit. My sympathies go to her family.

  • Guest: Lisa Richard

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: December 11, 2013

    I cannot recall one day where Mrs. Turner (as I knew her then) did not have a smile on her face. Although she had many students, she made you feel you were the only one she was teaching. Prayers to her family for your loss

  • Guest: Lori (Derrington) & Sami Savolainen

    From: Helsinki, Finland, Illinois

    Date: December 12, 2013

    To the family of Claris,
    Please accept our condolences on the passing of your loved one.
    I haven’t seen CC in so many years, but I have never forgotten her or the safe haven she gave to me during my years in high school. She made a hostile environment feel just a little bit safer and I have never forgotten her words or advise she rendered during this time. She was a good friend to me.
    Hold your precious memories close at heart and let them comfort you during this most hearbreaking time.
    Blessed be…

  • Guest: Dede Reichart

    From: Surprise, Arizona

    Date: December 15, 2013

    Michelle, so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
    Love,
    Dede, John, and Piper