Norma M. Longbons

Norma May Longbons, 85, of Albion, IL, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Norma was born March 5, 1939 in Effingham, IL to Charles and Bernice (Cazel) Slunaker. She married Donald Longbons on June 8, 1957 at West Village Church and they shared sixty seven years of cherished memories.
Norma loved being a farm wife, from driving the tractor to hauling grain. Many have been blessed with her good cooking. She spent countless hours preparing food for church functions such as 5th Quarter and VBS, and also worked as a school cook in the past. She was also quite famous for her cinnamon rolls. Norma enjoyed sewing for her loved ones. Besides making clothes for her children and grandchildren, she made many quilts and shared with the family.
Norma was a member of the West Village Christian Church where she served in many capacities.
Norma is survived by a son, Randy (Sandy) Longbons; two daughters Lesa (Mike) Dean and Donna (Bob) Creed; seven grandchildren Tanea St. Ledger, Sherry Mewes, Michelle Smith, Austin Longbons, Tyler Longbons, Tanner Creed and Shaneeka Creed; sixteen great grandchildren Clay, Oakleigh, Finley, Dean, Grant, Emma, Levi, Alena, Elyse, Alexis, Evany, Bennett, Harper, Raelynn, Cooper and Emery; sister Ruth Brumback; and special caregivers Joyce Garner and Eleanor Mason.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Don and a brother, Galen Slunaker.
Visitation for Norma Longbons will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at West Village Christian Church.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church following visitation. Burial will follow in West Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Norma may be given to West Village Christian Church or Donor's Choice and will be accepted at the church on the day of services.
Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, IL.