Virginia Norton Obituary

Virginia Ann Norton

Virginia Ann Norton, 89, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Resthaven Maplewoods in Holland, Michigan. A longtime Findlay resident, Virginia made her home in Findlay, where she was known as a mother, homemaker, and friend to many of her neighbors.

Virginia was born January 28, 1936, in Toledo, to James J. Kilcorse and Ella Mary Kilcorse (Dennis). She attended Good Shepherd School and graduated from St. Ursula Academy in Toledo. While raising her family, she worked at Sears Roebuck at the Findlay Mall. She found joy in reading novels, and her greatest pride was her family, whom she loved without reservation.

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, Robert Charles Norton; her children, Christopher Michael Norton (Catherine), Kelly (Norton) Raver (Terry), and Lisa (Norton) Corbin (Scott); eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, William (Billy) Kilcorse, James (Jimmy) Kilcorse, and Ellen Muehleise; and her son-in-law, Terry Raver.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay. Burial will follow at parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Coldren-Crates Funeral Home in Findlay.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church to offer Masses in Virginia's honor.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Resthaven Maplewoods in Holland, Michigan, for their compassionate care.

Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.