Norma Jean Lee, of Clinton Township, Michigan, was born September 20, 1929 in Detroit to Thomas W. Warner and Florence Velma (Barnes) Warner. She passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the age of 90.
Norma married Harry E. Lee June 5, 1948. They were married for 38 years before Harry passed in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Mable (Flunder) Warner, beloved husband Harry E. Lee, brother Thomas R. Warner, sister Barbara Lee Yemmans, and nephew David Cox. Norma was a longtime member of Madison Heights United Methodist Church.
Norma never let a holiday go unnoticed. Her home was always decorated for holidays great and small. Her brother once said that her Christmas light display, “could be seen from space.” Her annual Christmas Eve celebration gathered many friends and relatives for a long evening of holiday cheer. Some of the younger ones learned to tell time knowing that gifts would not be opened until after midnight.
Norma managed a lunch counter for S. S. Kresge, worked undercover store security for Sears Roebuck, helped friends operate the Duke and Davis food stand at the Michigan State Fair, and worked for Fashion Bug. Norma greatly admired “Stormin’ Norman” Cash of the Detroit Tigers and spent several birthday celebrations on the first base line at Tiger Stadium cheering him on.
Most summers were a busy time for Norma. She would take nieces and nephews for a week of adventures visiting Boblo Island, the Detroit Zoo, a double feature at the movies, bowling, and the beach. Never one to be idle while living at MediLodge of Sterling Heights, Norma was a member of the Senior Olympics Team, elected President of the Residence Consult Board, delivered the mail, and planned, planted, and maintained the MediLodge vegetable and flower gardens.
Norma is survived by 7 nephews and nieces: Thomas (Deborah) Warner, Lynnda (John) Brown, Jeannette Cox, Elizabeth (Terry) Lott, Edward (Christi) Warner, Pamela (Michael) Choyke, and Wesley Yemmans; 11 great-nephews and nieces: Daniel, Jennifer, Michael, Kristy, Julie, David, Danielle, Cameron, Sarah, Chad, and Matthew; 13 great-great-nephews and nieces: Seth, Brehtt, Amber, Emma, Ethan, Rachael, Lauren, Bailey, Emma-Jo, Hayley, Hayden, Kennedy, and Kinsley; and a great-great-great-niece: Piper. And a family of beloved friends. The family will receive friends on Monday August 10, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until time of memorial service 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church Madison Heights 246 E. 11 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI. 48071
