Norma Jean Culy, age 84, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Norma was born June 8, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Thurman and Cora Belle (Fowler) Garringer. She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1957 and earned her undergraduate degree from Ball State University and her Master’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She dedicated her life as a kindergarten teacher at East Elementary where she retired in 2000. Norma married Ronald Culy on January 19, 1963.
Survivors include:
Her children: Donald Ray Culy – Ridgeville, Indiana
Ronda Mullenkamp (husband Randy) – San Antonio, Texas
Grandchildren: Justin Muhlenkamp (wife Ashley) – Talladega, Alabama
Morgan Colainni (husband Ryan) – Indianapolis, Indiana
Tyler Muhlenkamp (husband Donnie Brookman) – Orlando, Florida
Ashley Kruyer (husband Phillip) – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Alissa Johnson (husband Chance) – Hartford City, Indiana
Anna Culy – Portland, Indiana
Andrea Culy - Portland, Indiana
Adriane Culy – Winchester, Indiana
Sisters: June Garringer – California
Nancy McFarren – Bluffton, Indiana
Susie Tomey – Portland, Indiana
9 great grandchildren
She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Culy and son Rodger Culy
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Graveside services will follow at Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland.
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