Norma Jean Osborn Obituary (1924 - 2014)

Norma Jean Osborn, 90 years of age, of Beatrice, formerly of Smith Center, KS passed away at the Beatrice Community Hospital Monday evening, December 29, 2014. She was born on August 1, 1924 near Meta, MO to Randy and Dulcy (Barnhart) Woody. She had lived near Meta and Rolla MO and in Smith Center, KS for 61 years before moving to Beatrice in 2007. Norma and Raymond A. Osborn were married on October 4, 1941. They owned and operated Raymond's Skelgas Service in Smith Center, KS from 1953 until retiring in 1985. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Smith Center and had been involved in various women's ministries with the church. Norma enjoyed bowling, playing cards, camping, and wintering in Texas for over 20 years. Survivors include her daughter Linda Bierman and husband Wayne of Beatrice; son Lynn Osborn and wife Ivy of St. Louis; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Randy and Dulcy (Barnhart) Woody; husband Raymond Osborn (2008); infant sister Ruth; and sisters Pauline Stricklan and Lucille Hollis. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Simmons Mortuary in Smith Center, KS. Burial of ashes will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center. There will be no visitation of viewing as cremation has taken place. A memorial has been established to the Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice and the First United Methodist Church in Smith Center with the funeral homes in charge. Sign Norma's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These local services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.