Norma Wright

Norma Jean Nelson Wright of rural Jefferson passed away at Westhaven Community in Boone on Nov. 5, at the age of 87 years, where she resided since Dec. 2011.

Norma was born Dec.10, 1926 in Richland Township in Carroll County the daughter of Arthur Nelson and Golda Van Raden Nelson.

On March 3, 1946, Norma was united in marriage to John Wright and they began their life. Together they farmed for 50 years. They were the proud parents of two children: Rodney and Marcia.  Norma loved her husband and family, and loved to spend time with them, making memories and teaching life’s lessons by example. She loved her gardens and animals and especially loved raising rabbits for the grand kids and 4-H kids teaching them care and showing. She also loved doing ceramics, having a ceramic shop in her basement for a number of years.

Norma was a member of Pleasant Ridge Friends Church and Friendly Circle Clubs.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband John Wright, a son Rodney Kent Wright, a granddaughter Stacie Marie Wright, great grandson Bryce Timothy Bartley, and her parents.

Survivors include her daughter Marcia Buckner and husband Tim of Boone, daughter-in-law Beth Wright of Perry, 5 grandchildren; Shannon Bartley and husband Lance of Harlan, Kara Gannon and husband Sonny of Dallas Center, Kelly Mohrman and husband Greg of Polk City, Lisa Luellen and husband Sean of Woodward and Chad Wright and wife Bonnie of Granger. 14 great grandchildren: Kelsey Nichole, Macy Lynne, Jacob Alan & Brenden Hans Bartley; Brittany Nikole Schoon, Brody Lee & Lani Jo Gannon; Allyson  Rose, Tyler John, Carly Camille Mohrman;  Hannah Marie & Reilly Kent Luellen, Gabriel Kent & Gavin Michael Wright and great great grandson Bryler Morlan. Sister Phylis Pevestrof and husband Darwin of Boone, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.