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Norma Jones Obituary

Norma Jean Jones, age 87, who lived at Parkside Apartments in North East, died on July 22, 2016 at St. Mary's East Nursing Home. She was born Norma Nadine Golden on August 4, 1928 in Byars, Oklahoma, the daughter of Benjamin Golden and Maude Poole Golden.

Norma graduated from Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California and worked for many years as an Executive Assistant at the University of California at Riverside. She and her husband of 37 years, Laurence Jones, were early members of the Sacramento Jazz Society and were active in working the annual Sacramento Jazz Festival. They were also avid square dancers. Norma also enjoyed collecting, playing cards, bowling and boating.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Laurence V. Jones, her brothers Kenneth Golden and William Golden, and a son-in-law Joseph Luke.

She is survived by her children, David R. Thomas (Judy) of Garnerville, Nevada, Patti L. Luke of North East, and Anthony R. Thomas of Rapid City, South Dakota, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A private burial will take place at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East Memorials can be made to Community Nurses of North East and Parkside Retirement Community.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jul. 24, 2016.
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RIP Aunt Norma you were the greatest Aunt. We had so many great talks. Love and miss you. Your niece Cindy

July 18, 2020

Patti and Family....our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother.

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July 26, 2016

Love you Aunt Norma

July 24, 2016

Dave, Patti and Tony- I pray that God's comfort, peace and love is surrounding you during this time. I'm so thankful Aunt Norma isn't suffering any more. Now, she's with "those 2 Golden brothers" of hers and is healthy and happy and giving those 2 brothers "what for "! I love you all- Linda

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July 24, 2016

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