Norma J. Swain

Norma J. Swain, 94, formerly of Gallia County, Ohio, passed away at her daughter's home in Tullahoma, Tennessee on Monday, April 3, 2023.  Norma was born on August 15, 1928 in Friendly, West Virginia, daughter of the late Bernadine Merritt McBee and Lawrence Northcraft.  She was married to Paul T. Swain, who preceded her in death on July 9, 1968.

Norma had been a psychiatric aide at the Gallipolis State Institute and a CNA at Holzer Hospital.  She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Cunningham of Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Karalyn) Phillips of Tennessee, Paula (Simon) Tankel of Georgia, and Christina Cunningham of Florida; and five great grandchildren, Troy, Jeremy, Jay, Joey, and Breanna.  Norma was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Shook and three brothers, Robert Northcraft, Larry Northcraft, and David Northcraft.

A Graveside Service for Norma will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Crown City Cemetery with Pastor Junior Preston officiating.  Friends may call prior to the service Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio.