Norma Miller

Norma Jean Basinger Golden Miller of Greensburg passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2022, in her home at the age of 81. She was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Wooddale, a daughter of the late Stanton and Mary Beal Basinger. Norma's life was filled with her loving family and friends. Anyone who knew Norma knew she was the most loving wife and mother and friend to so many. Norma was a giving, caring and selfless soul. She could find a silver lining to keep pushing forward in any situation. Norma was so very special, she represented the good that we all need every day in our lives. We are so proud to call Norma our mother and best friend. Norma most enjoyed spending time with her family, game night was a favorite. Norma loved to travel with Harry. She loved playing golf, trips to the casino, bingo, cards and especially she loved spending time on her porch with her girls. Norma was the owner and operator of her own beauty salon for many years, a job that she loved. She also loved working at Kaufmann's Department Store managing the Borghese Cosmetic Counter. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly and Bob Permuka of Greensburg and Suzette and Will Blystone of Mt. Pleasant; daughter-in-law, Jen Golden of Yukon; stepchildren, Raymond and Donna Miller, Edward Miller, Cheryl Miller, Mary and William Poland and Henry and Denise Miller; grandchildren, R.J. and Lauren Permuka of Greensburg, Jacob and Keely Golden of Kansas, Jesse Golden of Kansas and Lee Samulski of Hunker; two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; siblings, Kenneth and Dolores Basinger, Dale and Jeanie Basinger and Leanna Boring; sister-in-law, Marion Basinger and brother-in-law William Hoke. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, Lucien L. Golden with whom she was married for 30 years and her second husband, Harry A. Miller, with whom she was married to for 18 years; twin daughters, Jean and Joan Golden and sons, Kevin, Richard and Rodney Golden; brothers, Donald, James, Jack and Robert Basinger and sisters, Nancy Hoke, Gloria Chearney and Shirley Huffman Parker. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Auer officiating. Private interment will be in the Greenlick Cemetery. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com