Norma Jean Culy

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.