Norma Jean Young

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Norma Jean Young, 85, of Greencastle, formerly of New Winchester, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at The Waters of Greencastle.

She was born May 17, 1924 in Marion County to Sidney R. and Maude Estes Johnson. She was married to James W. Young, and he preceded her in death in 1981.

Mrs. Young had been an office worker for Kiefer-Stewart Wholesale Co. and had done volunteer work for several organizations.

She is survived by a son, James M. Young and wife Joyce of North Carolina; brother Wayne Johnson and wife Carolyn of Plainfield; two grandchildren, Michalina Good and husband Fred of Danville and Steve Young and wife Cindy of Bainbridge; great-grandchildren Kaley and Alyssa Young; and nieces in nephews.

Three sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death.

Private graveside services were held at New Winchester Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Hays Funeral Home in Coatesville was in charge of arrangements.