Norma Jean Gilley Gilley Freeman

Born July 5, 1933 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late George William Gilley and Virginia McKinley Swanson Gilley. She had been employed many years at Wil-ko Uniform Company and was retired from Aunt Weeda’s Closet retail store. Norma Jean was a longtime member of Madison Heights Baptist Church, being a member of the Keenagers and the Koinonia choir. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roland S. Gilley and two sisters, Ruby Gilley Robertson and Shirley Gilley Moon.

Norma Jean is survived by her son, Allen H. Freeman, Jr.; a brother, Don L. Gilley and wife Betty of Salem; sisters-in-law, Mazie F. Carr and Violet F. Banton, both of Madison Heights and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Madison Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Todd Blake officiating.

Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel (434-929-5712) is serving the family. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.