Norma McLain

Norma McLain obituary, Kentwood, MI

Norma McLain

Norma McLain Obituary

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Born August 24, 1933, Norma McLain passed away peacefully with loved once on July 27, 2025 just short of her 92nd birthday.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jack and her son Michael. Norma is survived by her sons; Roger (Cynthia) and David, her sister; MaryLou (Jack Gavin), grandchildren; Kathy, Sean, Joseph, Patrick, Katie, and Dylan, great-grandchildren; Josh, Rebecca, Alana, Ejypt, Kaiden, Gabriella, Madison, John, Tucker, and Frankie; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her good friend, Terri Woody.

Norma loved well and was well loved. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

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