Norma Roach Obituary
Norma Jean was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 19, 1933 to the late Everett and Florence Scott. She married the love of her life, James Akers, on May 5, 1951 and went on to have and care for 6 children. Norma spent her life caring for her family and countless others, known for ensuring all neighborhood children had coats, hats, and gloves as well as for her infamous fudge and apple shakes. Norma enjoyed watching movies, playing games, reading, music, dancing, baking, and making others laugh. She always made others feel appreciated and respected.
Aside from her loving parents, Norma Jean is preceded in death by her husband James Garneve Akers, her son James "Jimmy" Akers Jr., her brothers, Earl, Bill, Thomas, Jerry, and Bob Scott two sisters, June Roberts and Grace Pierson.
Norma Jean is survived by her brother, Ted Scott as well as her remaining 5 children Gordon (Nancy) Akers, Malinda (Ronald) Whitt, Pamela (Terry) Gray, Linda Darlene (Dan) Wise, and Brad (Angelique) Roach; 12 grandchildren, Angel Richason, Michelle Schroeter, Michael Baldwin, Liza Burns, Justin Crothers, Amanda Gonzalez, James Akers III, Ashley Kaffenberger, Matthew Akers, Kristin Winans, Dustin Jeffries, and Justice Jean Roach in addition to 26 great-grandchildren; Tanner, Chelsea and Luke Richason, Karrisa and Dillan Schroeter, Melissa Garvic, Brandon Burns, Jack Baldwin, Cloe Crothers, Jonathon Farris and Jamie Allison, Kara, Maddie, and Alivia Shough, Skyler, Issac, Caleb and Zachary Akers, Arayia, Alden, and Matty Akers, Aubrey and Austin Winans, Tyler Jefferies, D.J. Godown, and Mason Kaffenberger.
A Celebration of Life in honor of Norma will be held on Saturday, June 15th, from 11am to 1pm at Terry & Pam's Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations of children's hats and gloves in memory of Norma's heartfelt passion for clothing the neighborhood kids.
Norma's legacy of kindness and generosity will live on through the contributions made in her honor.
"May her beautiful spirit soar high above the trees, watching over her loving family and friends"
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Norma Jean
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chloe young
May 23, 2024
i love her so much these last 2 years with jean i wouldnt trade for the world! the happiness and joy she brung me and everyone she was around i know me and those people will NEVER forget she was a very special lady and i miss her so much i wish i had longer but im thankful for the time i got rest in peace you sweet soul we miss you daily and will always keep your memory alive thank you for loving me like i was one of your grandkids and always reminding me that i was beautiful and that you loved me daily
Michael
May 23, 2024
Kristin Winans
May 22, 2024
We go way back! Love you Grandma! Know you make me equally as happy as I see you here. You are incredibly missed.
Ashley
May 22, 2024
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Pam
May 22, 2024
Heavenly reunion for James and Norma Jean
Michael
May 22, 2024
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michael
May 22, 2024
Grandma Jean loved her 6 children unconditionally.
Amber Mesmer
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Amber Mesmer
May 22, 2024
Beautiful beautiful soul... just selfless is all she did
Michael
May 21, 2024
Michael
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Pam
May 21, 2024
Our parents, miss them both dearly but happy they are together again in heaven.
Michael
May 21, 2024
Photo of my new favorite cousin, Alicia with Grandma Jean
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Angel
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Ashley
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We love you so much and miss you
Amber Mesmer
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Amber Mesmer
May 21, 2024
Granny was the most selfless person I know...
All she wanted was to see others happy and make others laugh
Liza
May 21, 2024
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Terry Gray
May 20, 2024
One of the first times Pam took me to meet her mom we had some amazing friend chicken. She was so funny. She never had much but she always had enough to share with others. She loved everyone! We have missed Jean terribly but got to spend a few precious moments with her a few weeks ago.
Michael Baldwin
May 20, 2024
Ashley Kaffenberger
May 19, 2024
Ashley Kaffenberger
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Ashley Kaffenberger
May 19, 2024
Everyone in the neighborhood called Grandma, Grandma Jean. She made the best apple shakes and the best Goulash. My dad always rant and raved over her PB fudge! There is no doubt about it, Grandma is dancin the days away with Grandpa Akers who was gone far too soon.
Kristin Winans
May 19, 2024
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Kristin Winans
May 19, 2024
I´ll always remember a wash cloth as a warsh rag, her couch and cabinets always having enough change in it for a snack, her soaps and walker Texas ranger shows, her always dancing from the kitchen with a spoon or spatula in hand, her olay body wash, she likes cream horns and malts from Jim´s dairy bar, lipstick works as blush, threatening to get a switch (tree branch) gets kids to come inside, and her always having a picture of Jesus in her house. She may borrow a cup of sugar but it will be worth it when you get an old butter container filled with fresh fudge in return!
Jamie Allison
May 19, 2024
Everytime I went over there she fed the squirrels
Ashley Kaffenberger
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Michael Baldwin
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Michael Baldwin
May 19, 2024
There are countless wonderful stories about my Grandma. I remember when Grandma would give Brad or me some money when we were in elementary school. We'd walk to Hook's pharmacy behind her house to buy candy. The ladies at the pharmacy even knew us by name.
I remember when she would watch my brother Justin and me, and we'd wander what felt like miles from the house. We could hear Grandma's whistle and knew it was time to head back, knowing that if we didn't show up soon, she'd come looking for us.
She also spent many years watching my own kids, Melissa and Jack. Melissa would walk to her house after school and visit with her until she was picked up.
Grandma never had much, but she was always the first to offer help in any way she could. She didn´t know how to cook for a small group; she always prepared meals for an army, and everyone was always welcome.
Angel Farris
May 19, 2024
Angel Farris
May 19, 2024
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