Norma Jean Brown, age 95, of Pelham, AL passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She was born to Albert and Viola (Hartley) Haley on March 28, 1929 in Birmingham, Al. She married the love of her life, Otto Brown on November 9, 1946 and had two wonderful sons Larry and Jerry. Norma Jean had a career in nursing, caring for the elderly with Carraway Methodist Hospital, and eventually went on her own caring for those in need. She loved her Lord and enjoyed spreading the Gospel. Norma Jean was a true believer in serving Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Viola Pennington (Hartley) Haley; loving husband, Otto Brown; daughter in law, Jan Brown.
Norma Jean leaves behind her sons, Larry Gean (Charlotte) and Jerry Wayne Brown; grandchildren, Jonathan Brown (Angel), Rachel Davis (Brian), David Brown (Stacey), great-grandchildren Joshua Brown and Jessa Brown.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. A service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Burial will conclude at Forest Crest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Hospital in Norma Jean's name. www.stjude.org
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