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Norma Hibblen Obituary

Norma Jean Hibblen Holt Age 80, died May 9, 2010; born October 20, 1929 in Lansing, MI. Norma worked as a bookkeeper for Holt Public Schools for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, traveling and being a member of the Red Hat Society. Norma volunteered at Sparrow Hospital by making stuffed animals for the children and she loved spending time with her family and friends. Norma will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. A special thank-you to the caring staff of the Grand Haven Assisted Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Carlton Reed, brother, Carlton, Jr. and husband, Richard. Surviving are her daughter, Barbara (James) Mayes; son, Ronald ((Wanda) Hibblen; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; many special friends. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 13, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing with the Rev. Senia J. Taipale, officiating. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Heartland Hospice or Holt Food Bank in memory of Norma Jean Hibblen. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 11, 2010.

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Lewis, Lori and Julie Salisbury

May 12, 2010

To the Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Norma she was a wonderful friend. Wven though we moved we still would stop and visit her when we were in Michigan. Her and your Dad were great people and we thought a lot of both of them. We are praying that God will comfort your hearts in this sad time.

Tim Mullins

May 11, 2010

Ron

Sorry for the loss of your mom, Hope your doing well

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