- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1926
- Date Of Death: March 13, 2019
- State: Michigan
Norma Jane Powell, age 92 of Mattawan formerly of Galesburg, died March 13, 2019, at Brookdale Memory Care.
She was born November 25, 1926, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ward and Beulah (VanHorn) Rice. Norma was a graduate of Galesburg High School. On April 7, 1945, Norma married Robert Powell. She was a devoted wife and mother who worked from home raising her family. She also worked part-time at Burgess Seed and Plant Company and the UpJohn Company. Robert and Norma have been longtime members of the Congregational Church of Galesburg. She enjoyed watching birds, growing flowers in her garden, and baking. More than anything, Norma loved to cultivate her friendships and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her husband Robert; her children: Stephen (Patti Wolff) Powell and Randy (Machelle) Powell; her 3 grandchildren: Ashley, Chelsey, and Michael Powell; and several nieces and nephews.
