Norma Dean Kirby

1924 - 2024  (100 years)

• Name	Norma Dean Kirby
  Birth	19 Sep 1924	Gas City, Grant, IN
  	Indiana, Marion Public Library Birth Index Name: Norma Jean Kirby Birth Date: 21 Sep 1926 Birth Place: Grant, Indiana, United States
  Gender	Female
  Death	9 Oct 2024	Marion, Grant, IN
  	September 19, 1924 ~ October 9, 2024 Normadean Clemons, 100, Marion, passed away in her home at 3:35 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on Friday, September 19, 1924, to Lewis and Nina (Drollinger) Kirby. On January 16, 1943, she married Thomas Clemons who preceded her. Normadean was a proud graduate of Gas City Schools and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She loved cooking, especially her homemade noodles. She was a member of Healing Heart Church of God. She was musically gifted, playing any instrument she picked up, ranging from the guitar to the organ. She enjoyed shopping at Wal-Mart and playing Farkle with her children. Normadean also loved dancing the two-step with Wayne and singing with her son, Bobby. Survivors include her children, Robert "Bobby" Clemons of Marion, Reva Garza of Crystal River, FL, Cathy (Larry) Smith of Gas City, Richard (Peggy) Clemons of Marion, Wayne (Pam) Clemons of Marion; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great children; and several step grandchildren, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Henry and Nina June Kirby; husband, Thomas Clemons; brothers, Bob Kirby, Virgil Kirby; sisters, Helen Curtis, Louise Foxx; and great-grandson, Trevor Young. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St, Gas City, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Normadean's life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Delmar Fenwick officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of Grant County Tower Suites 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952. Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
  Person ID	I6404	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	10 Oct 2024

  
  

  Father	Lewis Henry Kirby,   b. 3 Oct 1889, Fulton County, IN d. 16 Jun 1967, Marion, Grant, IN (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Nina June Drollinger,   b. 31 Jul 1892, Veedersburg, Fountain, IN d. 8 Mar 1957, Marion, Grant, IN (Age 64 years)
  Family ID	F2142	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Thomas Larkin Clemons,   b. 14 Jan 1924, IN d. 26 Jun 1973, Marion, Grant, IN (Age 49 years)
  Marriage	16 Jan 1943
  Children	1. Robert "Bobby" Clemons   2. Reva Clemons   3. Cathy Clemons   4. Richard Clemons   5. Wayne Edward Clemons
  Family ID	F16493	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	10 Oct 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 19 Sep 1924 - Gas City, Grant, IN Death - 9 Oct 2024 - Marion, Grant, IN  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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