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2024

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Norma Blackburn Obituary

Norma Jean Blackburn

Norma Jean Blackburn, 56, of Cygnet, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic.

She was born July 18, 1967, in Fostoria, to James and Dorothy (Holman) Blackburn. She married Bryan Barringer and he survives.

Norma is also survived by her sons, Tommy Meeker of Bloomdale, Michael Meeker of Findlay, and Cory (Danielle) Barringer; brother, Stanley (Robin) Blackburn of Bloomdale; sisters, Patsy (David) King of Bloomdale and Brenda Blackburn of Findlay; and grandchildren, Wyatt Meeker, Marshall Meeker, Lucy Meeker, and Ember Barringer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Carol Marsh.

Norma's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Apr. 2, 2024.

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Karen Gibbs

April 7, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I will always love you dear sweet friend till I see you again in Heaven

Patsy and Darrell Beard

April 1, 2024

So sorry to hear of Norma´s passing. We worked together at the the Iron Skillet. She led a good fight thru all her medical issues. Now she´s at peace and no longer suffering. May God be with her family as you lay her to rest.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME

North Baltimore, OH

Apr

3

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME

North Baltimore, OH

Apr

4

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME

North Baltimore, OH

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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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