Norma Jean Stinson

Norma Jean was born on June 13, 1931 on a farm in Portland, Tennessee, the daughter of John W. and Eulalia Gant Martin. She graduated from Sumner County High School in 1948 and attended business college. Norma Jean married Hobart O. Stinson in a double wedding ceremony, with his brother in Frankfort, KY. They made their home in Indianapolis. Norma Jean worked for Bostitch for many years in accounting. First and foremost was her family.

Her loving husband, preceded her in death, all too soon on May 29, 1979. Norma Jean had a quiet strength and faith. She was always there when her family needed her, as a supportive listener and if asked, offered sound advice.

Norma Jean had a heart for helping others. She was a devoted member of Ritter Avenue Church, it's discipleship and outreach ministries for many years. She regularly volunteered at soup kitchens. She would be one of the last workers to leave the Church kitchen after luncheons and dinners.

Norma Jean was an avid sports fan. She loved baseball, football and basketball. She could often be found cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their ball games. She was Stinson Racing's biggest fan. She joined bowling leagues and took great pleasure in winning tournaments, trophies and could roll a 200 game. She loved to travel with touring companies or with family and friends.

Norma Jean was particular about the appearance of her yard and beautiful flowers. She had a no-leaves-or-sticks-in-the-yard policy. She kept an immaculate home. She had a reputation for her delicious pies, cakes and chocolate fudge.

Norma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brother Jimmy and sister, Sue Martin Ray.

Surviving are her loving family; sons, Ron and wife Fay Stinson, Randy and wife Debbie Stinson. Daughter, Lisa and husband John Allen. Her brother and sister-in-law, David and Celeste Martin. Ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

A visitation for Norma will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary, 1307 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46219, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

Norma will be laid to rest in Washington Park East, 10612 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46229.