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Norma June Byrd McMillen, 83, of Kenton, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, Ind.
She was born in Hardin County on Dec. 30, 1932, to the late Roy E. and Judith Claribel Jones Byrd. On July 27, 1947, she married Ross B. “Bud” McMillen and he preceded her in death April 9, 1993. Also preceding her in death were a son, John E. McMillen; a daughter, Linda R. Arbogast; and sisters, Juanita Whaley and Judy Craig.
She is survived by her daughters, Julia Kissling and Janet (Mike) Savage, both of Kenton, Cathy (Josh) Owsley of Madison, Ind., and Gloria (Chuck) Usas of Russells Point; her sons, Douglas (Kathie) McMillen of Bellefontaine and Norman McMillen of Ludlow Falls; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Burke of Lima and Mary Mulligan of Kenton.
Norma worked at Siemens for 27 years in Bellefontaine and retired in May 1995.
Norma enjoyed her family, grandchildren and friends. She was “Mom” to those who knew her and was loved by all who came in contact with her; all who loved her will miss Norma. She enjoyed her days at the Center of Seniors playing cards and visiting. Norma also enjoyed sewing, gardening and her home.
Pastor David Robinson officiates a funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 306 N. Elizabeth St., Belle Center, where visitation is two hours prior. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hardin County Council on Aging, 100 Memorial Drive, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
Condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com