Norma Coleen Newkirk

Norma Coleen (Thompson) Newkirk, age 94 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born in Lawrence County, Indiana on April 10, 1930 to the late Lynn & Ione (McKee) Thompson.

Norma attended Richland Township High School. In 1948, in Wingate, she married her first husband, Lowell Duncan, who preceded her in death on December 14, 1969. On May 25, 1973 she married Gerald Newkirk and spent 40 years together before his passing on September 29, 2013. Norma was a loving mother and homemaker. She loved gardening, shopping and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mellott Christian Church and Community Reformed Church of Lafayette.

She is survived by her children, Pam Glascock of Hillsboro, William (Gwenda) Duncan of Missouri, Jeff (Denise) Duncan of Veedersburg, and Ron (Carren) Newkirk of Brookston; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Newkirk; 12 grandchildren, Chad Glascock, Aaron (Amy) Glascock, Jennifer Glascock, Neal (Leeann) Duncan, Jason Duncan, Amber (Michael) Pickett, Courtney Rogers, Jessica (Brad) Keller, Mandy (Rich) Edmonds, Matthew (Crystal) Newkirk, Bradley (Alecia) Newkirk, and Kevin Newkirk; 17 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Lowell Duncan; her second husband, Gerald Newkirk; and a step-son, Phillip Newkirk.

Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road in Waynetown on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 12:00pm till the time of the funeral service at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe given to the Community Reformed Church of Lafayette, 2501 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909 or Paws N Claws, 2466 US 41 S, Attica, IN 47918. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.