Jones

Norma Jean Jones, 85, of Butler, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Norma was born on Oct. 4, 1938, to the late Clifford and Frances (Frenchtal) Parker.

Norma graduated from Butler High School in 1956. She worked as a sales clerk for Kmart for 27 years, until retiring in 1997. Norma's heart was in service to the Lord Jesus Christ. She taught the nursery class for 40 years at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, where she was also an elder, and sang in the choir. Later in life, she became a member of Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was also an elder, made cookies for children's ministries, and sang in the choir. She served in the Butler-Beaver Presbytery as a delegate to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly, as well as in the Committee on Preparation for Ministry. Norma also served as a Girl Scout leader and PTA president, and she was often seen supporting the Boy Scouts with her husband.

Norma is survived by her son, Clyde (Cheryl) Jones III.; her daughter, Frances Smith; her grandchildren, Linda Smith and William (Haley) Smith; her great-grandchildren, Michael Smith, Wesson Smith and Rocky Smith; her extended family, Bill and Rita Perkins; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Clyde “Tom” Jones Jr., whom she married on April 8, 1957, and who passed away on Dec. 5, 2014; her brother, Clifford Parker; her sisters, Mary Decker and Alice Koehler; her nephew, Evan Decker; her brother-in-law, Dalton Weyand; and her sister-in-law, Becky Weyand.

JONES — Friends of Norma Jean Jones, who died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Muddy Creek United Presbyterian Church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive, Butler, with Pastor Matthew Kail officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Muddy Creek Children's Ministries, 341 Muddy Creek Drive, Butler, PA 16001, or the Mount Chestnut Food Bank, 727 West Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Norma are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.