Norma Jean Smith, 85, of West Burlington, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by family.
Born April 3, 1938, in Clinton, she was the daughter of Roy and Pansy Holman Rice. She was raised by her Uncle Mart. On May 12, 1956, she married Maurice Alton Smith in Morrison, Ill. He died Jan. 31, 2002.
Survivors include her children, Cheryl Noble, Bobbie Scovern, Maurice Smith, Jr., and Marty Smith; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Norma has chosen to donate her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program to continue the educational development of future generations. There will be no formal services.
A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Home Hospice.