Jewell Irene Norman, 98, of Benton IL, passed away at 11:41 p.m., on June 21, 2017, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center.
She was born on May 29, 1919, to Walter and Elizabeth (Maniger) Caraker in Union County, IL. On September 20, 1936, she married Vernie Norman. Jewell and Vernie lived in Benton, IL. Jewell was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by many and was frequently referred to as Maw Maw Jewell from the children she previously cared for at her day care.
Jewell is survived by two daughters, Susan (Randy) Haithcoat of Benton, IL. and Patty (David) Cunningham of Greenville, IL.; four sons, Tim (Melanie) Norman of Benton, IL., Jim Norman of Benton, IL., Mike (Nancy) Norman of Danville, IL., and Steve (Barbara) Norman of Gulf Shores, AL.; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Vernie Norman; her parents, Walter and Elizabeth Caraker; a granddaughter, Sara Cunningham; and a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Norman.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Lloyd Whittaker officiating.
Burial will follow services at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stonebridge Senior Living Center or Celtic Hospice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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