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Norma Wheatley Obituary
Delaware - Norma Jean Wheatley age 84, of Delaware, died Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born February 7, 1934 in Delaware to Gladys Jane (Trigg) and William Milo Rhodes. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1952. She worked for Battelle Research Institute, she retired from ODOT as E.E.O. for the State of Ohio and worked also as a real-estate agent.
She was a member of the Women's City Club in Delaware, Beta Sigma Phi, People In Need, fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital and started the Festival of Trees in Delaware.
She is survived by daughters, Pam Wheatley of Delaware and Debbie (Robert) Nemo of Marion; Grandchildren, Josh (Erin) Rockey, Blake (Kathryn) Rockey, Conner Scweinfurth, Adam (Kayleigh) Nemo and Aaron Nemo; great grandchildren, Phoenix, Everett, Graham and Harper Rockey; sister, Ruth Decker of Delaware.
Preceded in death by brothers, Charlie and Harry Rhodes.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Robinson Funeral Home from 1-2PM.
Contributions may be made to Women's City Club, 135 N. Franklin St. Delaware, Ohio 43015 or Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA., 15219.
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Carolyn Leasure
January 24, 2019
So glad to have known Jean. Loved her humor, independence, stubbornness and her heart full of compassion. Rest Jean.
Cathy Hemans
January 22, 2019
Our deepest sympathies Pam, to you and your family. I have fond memories of your mom.
January 22, 2019
Debbie,
So sorry for your loss. I remember your mom when you and I were in sorority together.
Carol Ferguson
Judy Logan
January 22, 2019
Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Roger George and Judy Logan
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