She was born on April 6, 1940 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late William W. Joseph, Sr. and Sally Catherine Smith Joseph.
Norma lived all her life in the Harrisonburg area and was a member of the Ridgeway Mennonite Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, writing recipes, watching tv and taking care of children.
She is survived by her sisters, Malinda S. Knupp, with whom she lived, of Harrisonburg, Ruby N. Ray of Dayton and Doris J. McCorkle of Front Royal; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William W. Joseph, Jr., Vernon W. Joseph, Paul Joseph and Roy Lee Joseph; her sisters, Nellie Harding, Lillian Woody, Betty Thompson and Maxine Grogg.
Friends and family may pay their respects 9-5 Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
A funeral service will be held 11 am, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the funeral home with Pastors Ben Risser and Chad Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Rawley Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Attendees should follow current Covid-19 guidelines.
Memorial contributions should be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and The Shriners Hospital for Children, P. O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
