Published May 07, 2008 01:01 am - Norma "Jean" Martin, 79 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on May 5, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana.
Norma "Jean" Martin, 79
Norma "Jean" Martin, 79 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on May 5, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana.
She was born on December 24, 1928 to Jacob and Thelma (Harlan) Harris in Ferndale, Michigan. On July 14, 1947 she married Delbert Martin, who survives. Last summer they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
She attended Ben Davis, Washington, and Napoleon High Schools. For 37 years she was employed at Bohn Aluminum, retiring in 1991. She was an avid bowler, golfer, and for many years was a proud member of the "hole" in one club. Her activities included past member and office holder of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 57 year member and office holder of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and fundraiser for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. She was also a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greensburg.
She is survived by her husband, Delbert Martin of Greensburg; one son, Terry (Penny) Martin of Elwood; one daughter, Carol (Dale) Boing of Greensburg; one sister, Ann Harrison of Malvern, AK; one brother, William Harris of Seagoville, Texas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ed Harris; two half-brothers, Leroy and Herschel Arnold and one half-sister, Rosemary Arnold.
Visitation will be held for family and friends on from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg. Funeral Services will be held on at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9 at the funeral home with Rev. Dennis Wenholz officiating. Burial will follow in the South Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greensburg Big Brothers/Big Sisters and/or the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.