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Norma Smith Obituary
Evansville, IN
Norma Jean Smith "Nonie", 87, of Evansville, IN passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital. She was born April 5, 1928 to Arnold and Mellie (Robling) Stegner.
Norma was a member of the Beacon Church of the Nazarene and the Ladies Lift Foster Children Association.
In addition to her parents, Norma was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Reverend Samuel Presley Smith, son Timothy Smith, grandson, Ryan Smith, siblings; Janette May Hayes, and Bobbi Jo Stegner.
She is survived by her daughters; Pamela (George) Meyer, E. Kimberly (Steven) Miller, son, Reverend Samuel (Marlene) Smith, daughter-in-law, Loretta Smith, grandchildren; Misty Dawn Meckert, Christopher E. Meyer, Lee Daniel Smith, Michelle Renee Joest, Matthew Joseph Smith, Nathaniel Miller and Caitlyn Smith, eleven great-grandchildren, sisters; Barbara Lee Dowling, Marilyn Joyce Rawley, and uncle, Bud Robling.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016, and will continue on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 North First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Church of the Nazarene, 3313 Covert Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Kathy Harrell
March 3, 2016
I will always remember what a sweet lady she was. She was my sister Loretta's mother in-law. I always enjoyed chatting with her when she came to visit with my sister, We will miss her so much. My thoughts and prays are with the whole family.
Ron Handley
March 2, 2016
I will always remember how loving and caring she was. When I was young and lost she always led me back, and let me know that I was really loved. I will miss her so very much. Now she has her wings.
Tim Moran
March 2, 2016
Norma Jean, you will be missed! Yet, I rejoice that you have received your reward with Christ!
You, and all of your family, have meant so much to my family over the years. It has been a privilege to be your Pastor for nearly the last eleven years.
Pastor Tim Moran
Cindy Fowler
March 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort go out to Rev. Lee Smith and his family at the loss of his Grandmother.
Sean, Cindy & Carly
renae aldridge
March 2, 2016
Norma Jean was like my grandma!! i enjoyed talking to her and i enjoyed her hugs she was a very sweet lady who loved everyone and everyone loved her. you will be dearly missed.
love the aldridge family
Debbie Zile
March 2, 2016
My condolences to Loretta and all of her family. I know she was a good friend of my mother's.
Debra Adamson
March 2, 2016
Norma was one of the sweetest and kindest lady you could ever know. I will always remember her constant smile and hearing her pray. I loved her hugs. Condolences to Loretta and her family. Debra Adamson
Mary Hook
March 2, 2016
To Norma's family. I met Norma as my neighbor at Leisure Living. She always called me "Pretty Lady". We had many chats, I took her food and I thought a lot of her. I will miss her. Enjoy your life in heaven Norma joined again with Sam.
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