Norma Jean Gourley, age 87, of Clarion, died on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Clarview Nursing Home.
Born on April 10, 1929 in Rimersburg, Clarion County, she was the daughter of John and Anna Mary (Carnahan) King. She married Nobel B. Gourley on January 18, 1955. He passed away on January 21, 1995.
Mrs. Gourley was an employee of Emerson's Restaurant for several years. She also worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Monroe Township.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna (Dick) Pollum; three sons, Gail (Cathy) King, Punk (Peg) Gourley, John (Linda) Gourley; four daughters, Sherll (Lewis) Kiehl, Debra (Gary) Kiehl, Orpha (John) Knight, Martha Lynn (Dale) Miller; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.
Mrs. Gourley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Nobel, one sister, Faye Riley, five brothers, Samuel, Gail, David, Jack and Paul, and a daughter Mary L. Murphy, two grandsons and a great grandson.
Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. As per Norma's request, there will be no public service. Interment will be in the Leatherwood Cemetery, Porter Township, Clarion County.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214.