Norma Jean Owens

Neidhard Young Funeral Home is assisting the Family

Obituary via Neidhard Young Funeral Home

Norma Jean Owens (nee Cantrell), age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Born on April 22, 1940, in Buchanan County, Virginia, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late Burley and Margie (nee Cooper) Cantrell.

She was the devoted wife of Charles Owens; loving mother of Greg Owens, Teresa (James) Griley, Janice (Jeff Morris) Kalemba, and Randy (Camie) Owens; cherished grandmother of Joseph, Rebecca, Matthew, Brian, Alexander, Kayley, and Colson; and proud great-grandmother of Logan, Jordan, Liam, Oliver, Bennett, Brooklyn, Hannah, and Reece. Also survived by many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

Norma was the dear sister of Vivianne Blankenship, Deborah Price, and the late Ronald Cantrell, Hurdle Cantrell, and Sharon Brown.

Norma faithfully served her church through Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She found great joy in caring for others and expressed her love through sewing, knitting special gifts for her grandchildren, cooking delicious meals for family and friends, and spending peaceful hours birdwatching. Her warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family will be treasured and remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Neidhard Young Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy, on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 5-8 PM and also on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the funeral home from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM, with burial to follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the disaster relief organization of the donor’s choice.