Norma Kay (Furnish) Clark

Norma Kay (Furnish) Clark, 75, of Westfield, passed away on August 13, 2016. She was born on August 30, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana and resided most of her life in Indianapolis. Norma graduated from Anderson High School in 1958. She then received a Bachelor of Science degree from Anderson University in 1962, and a Master of Arts in English from Ball State University in 1966. Additionally, Norma received an Indiana Secondary Administrative and Supervision Certification from Butler University in 1985. She began her teaching career in Anderson, teaching at Highland High School and South Side Junior High. Norma then taught at Warren Central High School for over 30 years, and was known for introducing Thanatology to Warren Township schools. She previously attended First Baptist Church in Anderson, and was a long time member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Norma was an active member of Old Bethel's sanctuary choir, praise team choir, hand bell choir, Koinonia group, and administrative council. She was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, National Council of English Teachers, NEA-ISTA, and Warren Education Association. Additionally, Norma was active in the PTA for the schools her daughters attended. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and most all she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Norma is survived by her loving daughters, Heather (Jim) Brownell of Westfield and Brooke (Brandon) Gibson of Dallas, TX; granddaughters, Kaylin and Kyleigh Brownell, and Lily Gibson; sister, Jane (Lynn) Rockwell of Anderson; and brother, Curt (Marlene) Furnish of Marienville, PA. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Pauline Furnish; and son-in-law, Steve Emmons. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, IN 46013. Services will be Thursday, August 18, 2016, 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior at the First Baptist Church, 907 N. Raible Ave., Anderson, IN 46011, with Dr. Art Jaggard and Rev. Greg McGarvey officiating. Burial will take place in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church for their Youth Camp Fund. www.loosecares.com.

Norma Kay (Furnish) Clark

August 30, 1940 - August 13, 2016