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Norma Wolfe Obituary

ALTO PASS - Norma L. Wolfe, 75, passed away at 11:12 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Alto Pass, with the Rev. Richard Pearce officiating. Interment will be in Alto Pass Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family; envelopes will be available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Alto Pass and Anna.

Norma was a member of Valley Mission Pentecostal Church.

She was born April 14, 1934, in Makanda, the daughter of Harvey Orlan and Gracie Gertrude Reams Gee.

She married Jimmie L. Wolfe on June 25, 1953. He preceded her in death June 12, 1992.

Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn (Steve) Cremeens of Alto Pass and Brenda (Tony) Payne of Du Quoin; two sons, Jimmie Lee Wolfe of Alto Pass and Wayne Allen Wolfe of Murphysboro; two brothers, Harold Gee of Buncombe and Carroll Gee of Armington; two sisters, Margaret Ruth Lipe of Carbondale and Wanda Lou (Allen) Vancil of Carbondale; sister-in-law, Georgia June Gee of Carbondale; several grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, James Sidney Gee and Kennith Orlan Gee.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2009.

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donna ashtiani

November 25, 2009

Brenda....Your mother was a special person and you, too, are also a wonderful person. Remember and treasure your memories of times spent with your mom and know that no matter where you may travel, you have your mother watching over you. God Bless you and your family.

Debra Crowell

November 24, 2009

Brenda,Jimmy,Carolyn,and Wayne

Our prayers and our love on the loss of your mother.She was a very sweet lady.We always enjoyed talking to her and your father over coffee.I enjoyed going to school with Brenda and Jimmy.May God bless all of you.We know she missed your dad so very much.Now they are together in Heaven with our parents.
Love,
Debra Morrison Crowell and Buzz Crowell

Kelly Mueth-Rowan

November 24, 2009

Carolyn, Steve, Amy, Sam, Booger:

I am so sorry about your loss. I remember when I was little you all would let me go with you to Norma's house. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Love you all! _Smelly Kelly_

Randy Musgrave

November 24, 2009

Our condolences goes out to the Wolfe family in their loss of Norma. God bless. The Dallas, Musgrave family.

Angie Bowen

November 24, 2009

Carolyn & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. She was a special lady and a wonderful mother.

Judy Burroughs Family

November 24, 2009

such a fine lady

Rhonda Millis

November 23, 2009

It was a very sad morning for me when I heard the news. I had the priviledge of meeting Norma at Farmers State Bank where I work. She was such a sweetheart. I will miss her very much. My prayers are with the family.

Jane Baker

November 23, 2009

Carolyn, Brenda, Jim, Wayne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Baker Family

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