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Norma Withers Obituary

Norma G. Withers Battle Creek Norma G. Withers, 60, of Battle Creek, died April 6, 2009 at home. She was born October 16, 1948, the daughter of Eugene and Barbara (Bartlett) Wilkerson in Marshall. She worked in the packing department at Kellogg's. Norma is survived by her sons, Brian David Ray of Battle Creek, Dustin (Sarah) Green of Fresno, Texas; daughter, Barbara Jean (Ronald) Ray-McFanin of Otsego; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her mother, Barbara Wilkerson of Battle Creek; sister, Linda Palmer of Kalamazoo; and brother, Raymond (Lilly) Wilkerson of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her father. Norma was a member of the Kellogg 25-Year Club and enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with her grandkids. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Shaw Funeral Home. Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Zuhl, First Wesleyan Church, officiating. Memorial donations may go to the American Cancer Society. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Apr. 9, 2009.

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Rob & Carie Curry

April 10, 2009

Barb, Brian, Dustin and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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