Norma Jean Herring, 88, of Union City entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 1, 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
A funeral will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, 1276 Tate Trail, Union City, MI 49094 with Pastor Jayme Palaszeski officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Union City.
Visitation will be held just prior to the funeral Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m., also at the Lighthouse.
Born August 20, 1936 in Bronson, Michigan, Norma was the daughter of Leon and Gertrude (Green) Herring. The family moved in 1937 to Union City to the Johnson Farm on Burlington Road. Her folks were dirt farmers enjoying a good family life among the animals and many hours working the ground.
Norma graduated from Union City High School with the Class of 1954. In those days college was not possible. She soon found a job doing office work at Stokes Marine Supply, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, Southern Michigan Supply, and Bronson Bank.
Altogether for 43 years, Norma never forgot farm life, always helping in the fields. Her mother passed away in 1968. Norma and her dad eventually moved into the village of Union City, where her father spent his last 18 years. She suffered with crippling arthritis in her later years.
Norma was a member of the Union City United Methodist Church, now known as Emmanuel Global Methodist, since 1964. She was an active member and worked for 30 years serving her community through the Thrift Shop and she was member of the Christian Singles Club in Battle Creek.
In 2002, Norma received the Citizen of the Year award.
Norma is survived by her very few cousins and close friends. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her sister Anna Bush.
Norma wanted to offer special thanks to her church family for reaching out to her in friendship and for caring for her throughout all the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Union City Alumni Scholarship Foundation, C/O Edward Jones Financial Advisors, 220 N. Broadway St., Union City., or to Emmanuel Global Methodist Church, 200 Ellen St., Union City, MI 49094
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