FORD, Norma Jean, 75 of Englewood, formerly of Dayton, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 21, 2012 with her family at her side. Norma is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Carol Thomas, Diann and Wilbur “Bill” Brown; two brothers and one sister-in-law, James and Joan Thomas, Paul Thomas; numerous nieces, nephews and special friend Lori Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents John A. and Dorothy (nee Zennie) Thomas, and brother Donald Thomas. Norma was a 1956 graduate of Julienne High School and had worked at Gold Circle and Value City before retiring in 2005. Private graveside services will be held at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn.