Mrs. Norma Jean Wagoner 93, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:43 AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home.

On August 22, 1926, Norma Jean Stansbury was born in Fulton County to Hudson and Ina Belle Carruthers Stansbury.  Growing up as the second youngest of eight siblings she shared her childhood with four sisters and four brothers.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1944.

In La Paz, Norma Jean and Virgil W. Wagoner were married on December 7, 1946. They shared 65 years of life's adventures. From their union came two wonderful children Mike and Deb.  The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

For many years as a loving care giver, Grandma Wagoner babysat for her grandchildren during their pre-school years.  Norma also cared for many other special children until they were ready to go to school.

Paramount in Grandma Wagoner's life was her family, as she was proud to oversee four generations.  Grandma was the grandkids number one cheerleader, always there for them seated in the bleachers or auditorium for their sporting events to school concerts.  As an amazing cook and baker, Norma instilled the traditional values in her family.  Every Sunday she hosted a family dinner with one of her many specialty meals.  She and Virgil's home was the hub of family activities for the holidays and special family celebrations.

Another tradition was weekend shopping!  The adventures took place from Mishawaka to Kokomo and many places in between.  The perfect shopping day was always ended with eating out at the nearest buffet.

Left to cherish Norma's memory are a daughter, Deb Sosbe and husband Tim; a son, Mike Wagoner and wife Linda, all of Rochester; three grandchildren: Dan Wagoner and wife Erin, Lindsay O'Leary and husband Ryan, and Stacey Papandria and husband Chris ; six great-grandchildren: Jacob Wagoner, Brennan Wagoner, Miles Wagoner, Braylon O'Leary, Landon O'Leary, Ella Papandria; two sisters-in-law, Pat Stansbury of Rochester, Beverly Wagoner of Leiters Ford; and  several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Norma in death are her parents, beloved husband Virgil on January 6, 2012, and eight siblings: George Richardson, Alice Liming, Carmen Packard, Mabel Miller, John Richardson, Frances Slaybaugh, Joe Stansbury, and Helen Carr.

Private services celebrating the life of Mrs. Norma J. Wagoner will in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18 ^th St. Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate.  Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.