Norma Painter

Norma Jean Painter, 77, formerly of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, November 30, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care in Pickerington, Ohio. She was born in Richwood, Ohio April 16, 1935, to the late Curtis and Irene Columber Gibson.

Norma Jean married Eugene “Buster” Daum October 25, 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1975. On May 16, 1980, she married Sherman Painter, and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Giles and Larry Gibson and four sisters, Ruth Hinton, Christine Shrout, Carol Lee Hart and Lois Ann Plikerd.

Norma Jean is survived by her three sons, Rodney Daum of Bellefontaine, Randy Daum of Sidney, Ohio and Terry (Sandy) Daum of Florida; a daughter, Twila (Mark) Aldo of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a brother, Clifford (Starling) Gibson of Richwood, Ohio; a sister, Starling Andrews of Marion, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Norma Jean worked as a laborer at Copeland’s in Sidney, Ohio and retired after thirty years of service. She enjoyed puzzles, bingo and playing cards.

The funeral service will be held at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Brad Angus officiating. Calling hours are Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. Interment will be at the Bellefontaine Cemetery in Bellefontaine, Ohio.