Norma Jean Thompson

Norma Jean (Campbell) Thompson 84 of Oakwood, IL passed away October 20th, 2016 at 7:20am at Presence Hospital in Danville, IL with her family at her side. She was born March 5th, 1932 to James Clarence and Devora Bell (Jones) Campbell in Danville, IL and grew up in the Rabbit Town Area. Norma married Raymond (Ray) G. Thompson on January 17th, 1953 in Danville, IL he survives. She is also survived by their 7 children; Debra Lenover, Randy Thompson, Jane (Derek) Weston, Jennifer Buckley, Julie (Dave) McClintock, John (Amie) Thompson, and Teresa Thompson, 16 Grandchildren; Brandi (Gary), LeAnn, Cory (Danielle), Jeff, Skylar, Taylor (Vicki), Trace, Austin, Cody, Lane, Hayden, Kaleb, Cierra, Nicole, Coltin and Kayla, 11 Great Grandkids and 2 Great Great Grandkids. Also surviving are one Brother Robert (Winneford) Campbell, one Sister Ruth (Robert) Harrison, two Sister in Laws Betty (Thompson) Casey and Joan Thompson as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents and In-laws, 4 sisters Harriette (Gorman) Givens, Leona (William) Givens, Juanita Campbell and Lois Campbell, 2 Brothers Herbert (Mary Alice) Campbell, Walter Campbell, Brother in law Donald Thompson and Sister in law Beverly (Jim) Claypool. Norma graduated from Danville High School in 1949 and attended St Elizabeth School of Nursing, graduating in 1952. Her life was centered around her husband, children, grandchildren and 36 yr. Nursing Career. During her 20 yrs as Nursing Supervisor at St. Elizabeth Hospital working in OB Labor and Delivery she was essential in advocating/instructing Expectant Parenting and Lamaze Classes and setting up the area's first Birthing Room. She was also an avid Cubs and Illini Fan. A celebration of life funeral service for Norma will be at 12:30 pm Monday, October 24, 2016 at Sunset's Oakwood Chapel in Oakwood. Officiating the service will be Patti Wise and Dennis Divan. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the funeral home in Oakwood. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the DACC Foundation for a Nursing Scholarship to be set up in memory of Norma. Please join Norma's family in sharing memories, photos and video of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .

Visitation Oct 23, 2016 Sunday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunset's Oakwood Funeral Chapel 105 E. South Main Street Oakwood, IL 61858 Service Oct 24, 2016 Monday, 12:30 PM Sunset's Oakwood Funeral Chapel 105 E. South Main Street Oakwood, IL 61858 Final Resting Place Oakwood Cemetery Oakwood, Illinois 61858

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