Born January 7, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert George and Thelma H. Crawford Rees, Jean was a life-long resident of this community. She worked as an accountant at American Water Works and had previously worked at Graphic Press. Jean was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed being a Girl Scouts volunteer. Above all, Jean loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of almost 68 years, Jack A. Vallandingham; children, Janice (Bruce) Johnson of Danville, Illinois, Jay (Connie) Vallandingham of Cambridge City, Jone Vallandingham of Charleston, South Carolina, and Jolene Vallandingham (Bruce) of Richmond, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Visitation for Norma Jean Vallandingham will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Sandy Ewen officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.