Norma Jean Jones

Norma Jean Jones “Jonesie”, also known as “Nonny” to her family, went to heaven on September 8, 2023, at her home. She was born March 9, 1926 in Cairo to Otto and Dessie (Brown) Siegfried.

“Jonesie” was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Rita’s Medical Center, retired in 1982 after 32 years of service.She was a member of Lima Baptist Temple where she helped with toddlers and also made bandages for missions with the Ladies Missionary Fellowship. Norma was a past member of the Cairo Community Club.

She is survived by her daughters Carolyn Jones of Cairo, Beverly Kirk of Lima and Rebecca (Jim) Magrum-Dean.

Grandmother to Tracy L. Dyer, Angela (Dennis) Mercer, Jonathan (Sara) Bassett, and Jeremie Magrum (Sunny).

Great Grandmother of Nicole Dyer, Matthew Hobbs (Aazhine’), Logan Magrum (Ashlin), Madison Bassett (fiance’ Zach Basinger), Lauren Bassett, Sawyer Magrum, Gage Butler and Carter Butler. 

Great Great Grandmother of Lavender Jean Hobbs.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, aunt and uncle Fae and Ralph Williams, 3 son-in-laws: Steve Magrum, Gene Wheeler and Everett Kirk. A sister, Irene (Ron) Wright, half-brother, 4 half-sisters, several stepsiblings and a cousin June (Bill) Davisson. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 2-6 pm at Hartman Sons Funeral Home in Columbus Grove, Ohio. Additional visitation will be on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 10-11 am at the Cairo Christian Church with funeral services to follow at 11 am. Pastor Gary Hohman and Pastor Max McKanna to officiate.

Burial will be in the Cairo Eastside Cemetery following the service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at hartmansons@gmail.com with donations made to Cairo Fire and Rescue, Lima Baptist Temple or Mercy Health St. Rita’s Hospice.

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