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Norma Nichols Obituary
Norma Jean Nichols, age 65, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009. She was born on April 4, 1943 in Garyton, IN, the daughter of James and Esther Wyatt. She was married to Michael Nichols on June 18, 1971 in Portage. Norma was the manager of food service for Myers Elementary School in Portage. She was also a member of the Goldwing Riders Association and the P.T.O. Norma loved to cook, she enjoyed bingo and yard sales, and her great joy was family vacations and being with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend to all. Norma is survived by her loving family: husband, Michael Nichols, Portage; daughters: Therese Dunigan, Valparaiso, and Angie Jeffrey, Western Australia; sons: Walter (Pamela) Schulz, Richwood, OH, and Michael Jason (Stephanie) Nichols, Chesterton; grandchildren: Beth Kulp, Cassie Schulz, Taylor Dunigan, Elaina Nichols, Griffin Nichols, and Madison Nichols; great-grandchildren: Amaya and Isabella Kulp; sisters: Betty (Roy) Taylor, Lily, KY, Sue (James) McFadden, London, KY, and Rida (Pete) Peterson, London, KY; brother, Jerry (Rita) Wyatt, Lily, KY; and other loving family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lorretta Wyatt. A visitation for Norma Nichols will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Rees Funeral Home - Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. She will then have a visitation from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2009 at House-Rawlings Funeral Home, 510 East Fourth Street, London Kentucky with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Hale Cemetery in Hopper Creek, KY. Memorials in Norma's memory may be given to the American Cancer Society. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Nichols
pam schulz
March 27, 2009
Normie, I luv you! You will ALWAYS be in my heart and the girl's hearts..I could never have asked for a better mom-in-law.
pam
Joyce (Robinson) Molik
March 18, 2009
Norma, you touched the lives of many. Leaving behind wonderful Memories for family and friends to cherish.
My condolences to the family and my Prayers are with you. May you all find comfort in the Lord.
May the memories bring you comfort and Peace during the sad and difficult times.
nancy and scott bailey
March 18, 2009
rest in peace Norma.Will always remember you and your witty sense of humor and of course all the fun we had riding motorcycles together.
Tina & Ashleigh Spencer
March 18, 2009
Norma,
Loved you then,
Love you still.
Always have,
Always will.
You will be greatly missed.
Shirley Jean Hale (Chandler)
March 17, 2009
Rest in peace, Norma. I'll always remember you.
Deborah & Edna Robinson
March 17, 2009
Our hearts go out to the family. We pray that the Lord will heal your broken heart. Norma was a very nice person. Love from Debbie and Edna Robinson.
Wanda Chapman (Robinson)
March 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy and Cori
March 17, 2009
My heart goes out to everyone that loved Norma. She had a pure heart and a generous soul. I know she will be missed by anyone she ever touched.
Angie,Penny, & Dakota Williams
March 17, 2009
We loved you sooo much, more than you could ever know. We will miss you, but you left a beautiful legacy for your family and friends to cherish for many generations to come. We are blessed to have been part of your life.
Angie & Penny Williams
March 17, 2009
We will miss you more than you would ever know, you blessed so many and have left a beautiful legacy for your family and friends to cherish for many generations to come.
Kimberly (Bailey) Podgorski
March 16, 2009
Rest In Peace Norma. You are loved by many and will be missed by all.
Lori (Hopkins) Sullivan
March 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will always remember the fun camping trips when we were younger. Norma was always so funny. She will be missed.
Stephanie Nichols
March 16, 2009
Dear Norm: I want to let you know that you were the BEST mother-in-law that anyone could ever ask for! I love you and I will miss you every day! Madison loves you and she will miss you very much but we know that you will be her guardian angel, watching over her always...
Julie Rushing (Bailey)
March 16, 2009
I'm so very sorry to hear about this. She was the coolest mom on the block. It seemed like every weekend Norma was taking us to the video store to find scary movies when we were younger. My heart is saddened by this news. Rest in Peace Norma
Bob & Judy Bailey
March 16, 2009
Our hearts and prayers go out to Norma's family and friends.
Judi Navarro
March 16, 2009
Norma you are now at peace. You have left us many beautiful memories and your love will always be our guide. It broke my heart to lose you but you didn't go alone for a part of all of us went with you when God called you home.
Joseph Navarro
March 16, 2009
Rest in peace Norma. You were one of a kind. You will be missed.
Dennis Bailey
March 16, 2009
Rest in Peace Norma. You were a great person and your legacy will live on with your husband and children.
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