Norma Marie Mitchell was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on October 16, 1930 and passed away October 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born to Helen Waddell Tuell and Raymond Tuell. After her father’s death, she was later adopted by Robert Rogers, husband to Helen.
Norma was married to William F. Mitchell (Bill) in 1948 until William’s death on October 27, 2000, just shy of their 53rd wedding anniversary.
Norma and Bill raised four children together, three sons and a daughter.
Norma was employed by Indiana National Bank for several years in the Trust and Securities department until her retirement.
She had a passion for reading and off-beat movies, IU basketball and considered herself a true Anglophile. Her true love was her husband, children, grandchildren, her many pets throughout the years and gatherings with her family.
Norma was always impeccably dressed, and a effortlessly gracious hostess. She was elegant, straight forward, and charming.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill; her sons, Michael W. Mitchell and Jeffrey S. Mitchell.
She is survived by her son, David C. Mitchell; and daughter, Beth S. McCormick; along with her grandchildren, Jennifer Grimes (Brody), Grant Mitchell, Grace Stewart (Daniel); and daughter-in-law Betty Mitchell.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with a 1 hour calling immediately after the service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Peter Gray says
Rest in peace, Norma, and may the love of God and the love of all your family and friends surround you forever.
Nancy Gray Siebert says
Norma and Bill were wonderful people. I enjoyed being their regular babysitter for all 4 of their children back in the early 60’s. Wonderful people…..wonderful memories. Rest in peace.
Nancy Gray Siebert
jerry r anderson says
i first met Norma and Bill in 1966 and always enjoyed their company. I loved Norma’s sense of humor, her well articulated opinions and her laugh. May she know even greater love and peace in her new heavenly home.
Carmin Denney says
I can now see my eyes staring back at me. I’m sorry we never got to meet and know each other. May you Rest In Peace, Grandmother.
Your Granddaughter,
Carmin Denney
Paul Hyams says
I am so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. I met Norma and Bill in London in 1984. Norma never joined our tour group in the morning unless she was perfectly dressed and coiffed! I didn’t know how she managed it! We exchanged addresses at our tour’s end, and I was very surprised at the beginning when she kept in touch with me because she had such a large family. We always exchanged birthday and Christmas cards and spoke periodically throughout each year. Norma was thrilled when I told her I was able to hear Grace and her choral group sing at St. Thomas’s in NYC. I knew something was wrong when I left Norma messages and didn’t hear back from her. Norma spoke about all of you and loved you very much. She is now at peace with her beloved Bill, Michael and Jeffrey as well as dear Chelsea, Norma’s much adored golden retriever. Rest peacefully, Norma. Thank you for your friendship and love throughout these many years. I know I have your permission to light a Yahrzeit candle for you now, Norma. I shall always miss you. Love, Paul