Monday, October 22nd, 2012
Norma Jean Smith
Norma Jean Smith, 79, Wapakoneta, died at 4:07 a.m. Oct. 20, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 16, 1933, near New Knoxville to Raymond and Viola Klute Wierwille.
Surviving are two children, Glen (Nancy) Smith, Wapakoneta, and Gloria (Frank) Counts, Sidney; two brothers, James Wierwille and Ned Wierwille, both of New Knoxville; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Thomas "Tony" Wierwille; a daughter, Theresa Smith; and a stillborn son.
She retired from Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after 27 years in the housekeeping department. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. She attended high school in New Knoxville and was a member of Wapakoneta Eagles Lodge 691.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Williams officiating. Private family burial rites will be held at a later date.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Putnam County Hospice.
Condolences can be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
