Norma Marie Beatty, 90, of Greensburg passed away on April 19, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1932, Norma Marie Pollard. She lived with her beloved Cowin Grandparents until she was 7. At age 7, her mother, Virginia Cowin married James W. Archey. He became her hero, and later adopted her. She married Charles L. Beatty on May 17, 1949. Norma was devoted to her family. She was a stay at home mom when her children were small, then cleaned houses so she could be home when her children were there. She selflessly cared for her disabled mom and dad and elderly father in law in her home. She babysat for grandchildren and great grandchildren. When her beloved husband passed away, she worked delivering flowers. Then in 1994, she went to work at Wal-Mart and was there through 2012. The remaining years were spent at September Place and with her daughter, son, and daughter in law. Norma was a member of the Milroy Methodist Church.
Survivors include: Daughter, Carolyn Hill; Son, Charles (Selena) Beatty; Grandsons, Brian Matney, Alex Matney, Dennis Matney, Daniel Holzer, Granddaughters, Amy (Kenny) Thomas, Kristy (Jason) Hale, Trisha (Matt) Sorrell, Julie (Nick) Wenning, and Tara (Paul) Hogg; Step Grandsons, Shane (Ashley) Kennedy, Jeremy (Marcia) Hill, Ben Needler; Step Granddaughters, Kelly Needler, and Brittney (Chris) Mason. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband; Mother and Father in Law, Charles and Marguerite Beatty; Daughter, Sharon Tucker; Great Grandson, Travis Paul Wenning; and Step Great Grandson, Cory Needler.
A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral at 11:00 am. Private burial will be at the Milroy Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Hospice of Decatur County, The Decatur County Kids Closet, or to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
