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Norma Lentz Obituary
Norma Jean Pogue Lentz, 91, resident of Jackson, TN, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born August 9, 1928 in Columbia, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Pogue, Sr. and the late Lou Vertie Garner Pogue; and the youngest of ten siblings. Mrs. Lentz was a member of Skyline Church of Christ in Jackson, TN.
Mrs. Lentz is survived by her two daughters, Pam (Tim) Arnold, and Janet (Bob) Jackson; three grandchildren, Tanner (Sydney) Arnold, Dylan Arnold, and Stephanie Jackson.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leslie Frank Lentz; and daughter, Debra Anne Lentz.
320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401
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