Norma Jean Madsen

Norma Jean Carey Madsen, 88, of Chappells, widow of Willard Allen Madsen, died December 8, 2010 at her residence.

Born on April 19, 1922, in Franklin, Nebraska, she was a daughter of the late James and Erva Tippetts Carey.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Barnes and her husband Jim of Chappells; a brother, James Carey of Franklin, Nebraska; two grandsons, and six great-grandsons.

She will be interred in Franklin, Nebraska.

May we all learn to be as gracious, patient, and unassuming as she.

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