Norma Lee Gaunt

On Monday December 26 Norma Gaunt sadly passed away. Norma was the daughter of the late Les Shaw and Anna Rankin. Norma was born in Frostburg MD, and raised in Lonoconing MD. In High School Norma was a Cheerleader as well as a basketball player. She was also a majorette in the Coney Band.

In 1967 Norma moved to Hagerstown MD with then husband Ray Raley. After Norma and Ray gave birth to three girls, she worked as an instructional assistant while studying for a bachelor's degree in early education. In 1971 Norma started her teaching career. During this time, she also received a master's degree in education. In 2004 Norma retired from Maugansville Elementary. Norma loved all her students and had a positive impact on all of them. She befriended all her fellow teachers, and staff. Norma was also a water aerobics instructor for the Hagerstown YMCA. On the weekends Norma loved to be with her Grandchildren. She took them to museums, fairs, movies, amusement parks, and so much more.

Norma eventually moved to Delaware to be close to the ocean with her husband Bill. Norma loved dancing with Bill. Norma also enjoyed reading, as well as doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Norma loved shopping with her sister Leta, and she talked to her on the phone every night. Norma's greatest joy was her family and friends.

Proceeded in death by her sister Susanne Rennie. Survived by her husband of 37 years William C. Gaunt, Sister Leta Hopwood and Husband Denny, Brother James Rankin, and Wife Linda. Daughters: Penny Mckenzie and Husband John, Kim Minnick and Husband JR, Vicki Raley, Sandy Zarillo and Husband Tony, Kara Taylor and Husband Craig. Grandchildren: Natasha, Kristen, Andrew and fiancé Amber, Alex, Anthony, Daniel, Payton, and Emily. Great Grandchildren: Bailey and Lucas. Many special step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Norma was always thinking of others, and in her last request she wanted her body donated for scientific research. Norma's body was donated to Science Care of Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held at The Bridge of Life Church on January 14, 2023, at 10 am. Located at 14 S Potomac St. Hagerstown. Memorial service parking is located at A&E Renaissance Way Hagerstown MD. 21740. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donating to the Mercersburg Lions Club for Handicap awareness and assistance.