Norma Jean Osburn Evans, 80, of Lebanon Indiana, passed away on November 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roy and Melda (Wells) Fields.
She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Indiana Women’s Business College. She was a hard worker and excelled no matter where she was employed.
On November 19, 1960, she married Michael F. Osburn. She later was married to Roger Evans on September 19, 2019.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Evans of Lebanon, three brothers, James Fields (Billie) of Lebanon, Roy Fields (Pauline) of Sheridan, Gary Fields (Pennie) of Mooresville and a sister, Shirley Mills of Lebanon. Six children: Mary Miller (Bret) of Poland, Michael Osburn (Mary) of Lebanon, Lisa Mohler (Sam) of Tipton, Joseph Osburn (Lisa) of Dandridge, TN, Rocky Osburn (Janna) of Poland, and Heather Hawkins (Jason) of Lebanon; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former husband, Michael F. Osburn and his wife, Darlene.
Norma Jean loved spending time with family and friends, reading, studying her Bible, gourmet cooking and sewing. She was a member of Eagle church in Whitestown and loved her pastor and congregation. Norma Jean helped countless people over the years and considered that one of her greatest accomplishments. She spent the last eight years as an integral part of her community at Memory Hall in Lebanon where she led Bible studies, helped fellow residents, had book club, and enjoyed her coffee group.
Funeral Services are planned for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon, in Lebanon, Indiana.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home in Lebanon. Visitors are asked to adhere to the current CDC guidelines that masks be worn and social distancing practiced.
Interment will follow services at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Indiana. Norma Jean will be laid to rest next to her closest friend, Waymoth Ferguson.
Memorials in her memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Central Indiana Office, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278.
