Norma J. Maynard
- Norma J. Maynard, 91, passed away on August 21, 2024. Norma was born on July 28, 1933, to Samuel & Florence McConkey in Storm Lake, IA. Norma attended school in Storm Lake, class of 1950 and the Minnesota Bible College where she met her beloved husband, Norman Maynard. They were married in 1953.
As a loving minister’s wife, Norma served with Norman at five different churches. South Elrod Church of Christ (Clark, SD). Bolindale Christian Church (Warren, OH). Ripley Church of Christ (Big Prairie, OH). Clinton Church of Christ (Clinton, OH). Polaris Christian Church (Brunswick, OH). Norma’s passion for the local church was always evident in the way she served alongside her husband as a minister’s wife.
She is survived by three daughters and their spouses: Cheri (Bob) Wallace of Kannapolis, NC; Paula (Chuck) Lynn of Copley, OH and Laurie (Greg) Montague of Stilwell, KS. Six grandchildren - Juli (Aaron) Roach, Scott (Sophie) Wallace, Jaci (Beau) Benton, Donovan (Erika) Lynn, Joseph (Anna) and Joshua Montague. Ten great grandchildren - Eli, Lucy and Lily Roach; Olive and Amos Wallace; Sadie, Ronnie and George Benton; Colton and Ada Lynn.
Norma loved to travel and was always ready to go and see something new! She and Norman hosted several trips for others, but her favorite place was the beach and spending time with her family! Her life was characterized by a deep love for the Lord, her family and bringing joy into the lives of everyone she met. She was dearly loved by all for her wisdom, friendship, humor and the ability to make everyone feel welcomed, loved and accepted.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Florence; brothers, Ron and Duane; and husband, Norman Maynard.
She is survived by her sister, Florine; sisters-in-law, Lois, Marcia, Mitzie, Barbara and Betty; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
We will celebrate Norma’s life and legacy on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Family will receive visitors at 1:00 pm followed by a 3:00 pm Celebration of Life service at Polaris Christian Church - 3289 Laurel Rd. Brunswick, OH.
Arrangements by Lady’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis, NC www.ladysfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated to the “Norman Maynard Ministry Scholarship Fund.” Make checks payable to Polaris Christian Church.