She was born on September 7, 1929 in Dayton, OH; the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Gossett) Clifton. On January 20, 1951 in Norfolk, VA she married C. Wayne Bumbarger, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2008.
She served in the United States Navy, WAVES.
Norma Jean worked as an LPN for DuBois Nursing Home and also as a private duty nurse until her retirement.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clearfield.
Norma Jean is survived by her four children: Cheryl Lynn Benkert and her husband Greg of Houston, TX, Michael Clifton Bumbarger of Clearfield, David Wayne Bumbarger and his wife Brandi of Clearfield, and Johnna Lee Bumbarger of Seattle, WA; six grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was the last member of her generation.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister, Wanda L. Dean.
At the wishes of the family all services are private. Burial will be in Bigler Cemetery.
The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
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