Norma Jane King

Norma Jane Taylor King, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 2^nd, 2021.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Norman Dexter and Mary Opal (White) Taylor on June 2^nd, 1930.   Norma grew up on the East side of Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1947.

Her first employment was with Lane Bryant in Indianapolis in the early 1950’s.  After many years as a homemaker, she worked for American United Life (One America) from the early 1970’s until retiring in 1993.   During retirement she worked part-time for Marsh stores as a floral designer until 2017.

Norma had many hobbies, but she especially enjoyed cake decorating and floral design.  Through these pursuits she touched the lives of many families bringing joy to baby showers, birthdays, weddings, graduations, proms and holidays through her creativity.

She volunteered as a girl scout leader for several years while raising her children and volunteered her sewing talents for Northwest High School Band Boosters (making Tuba covers for a Hooks Drugs commercial) and sewing costumes for the 1987 Pan American Games Opening Ceremony.

Norma loved to travel globally by air and sea with the company of her family.  Those trips included a cruise through the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Europe, China, Japan, South America and countless destinations throughout the United States.

During her later years she treasured her five grandchildren and absolutely loved being their Grandmother.   Through her actions and thoughtful gestures, she taught her family that what is most important in life is being there for each other.

Norma also enjoyed reading, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and solitaire.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Robert Leo Taylor and John William Taylor.

She is survived by her three children, Sherrie King, David King, and Wendy King Devine (Leroy), and grandchildren, Christopher Devine, Maya King, Luca King, Molly Devine, and Ryder King.

Services will be entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East.

Norma will be laid to rest in Washington Park East Cemetery on June 12, 2021.  A graveside service will begin at 2pm.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 8430 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631.