Norma Jean Oliphant

Norma Jean Oliphant, 86, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2020. Norma was born on September 11, 1934 in Scottsville, Kentucky.

Norma adored her family and spending time together, her door was always open for visitors. She had a green thumb and spent hours in her flower and vegetable gardens. Other hobbies; spoiling her grandchildren, bird watching, working puzzles and yelling BINGO!

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and husband, Donald “Phil” Oliphant, of 54 years. Norma is survived by her children; Lydia (John) Wilkinson and Mark (Paula) Oliphant, three grandchildren; John P. Wilkinson, Jessica (Tyler) Willits and Sarah (David) Sweazy, and four great-grandchildren; Joshua Wilkinson, Sammy Willits, and Natalie and Ben Sweazy. She is also survived by two brothers and five sisters.

In a private graveside service, Lydia, Mark and their families gathered to share memories, thoughts, and prayers as they said goodbye to their beloved Mom and “Ninny”. She will be dearly missed.

Services were held privately on Friday, November 13, 2020 with entombment at Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations, in memory of Norma, to the Alzheimer’s Association – Indiana Chapter. Please see below for further donation information.

Many heartfelt thanks to all of Mom’s caregivers at Prairie Lakes Health Campus and Heartland Hospice. Your kindness, gentleness, and level of care provided to Mom and our family has brought so much comfort. We can’t thank you enough.

Alzheimer’s Association:

https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&s_affid=67

or

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter

50 East 91st Street, Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN 46240