Norma Jean Stevens age 79 of Gary, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019. She is survived by her son George (Michelle) Stevens; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and by her four legged companion Toby. Norma was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Vera Welker; husband Roland "Pete" Stevens; son Robert Stevens; and by her siblings Ivan, Roy, Elden, Robert, and Audrey.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 31, at 11:00am at the Black Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Parnell officiating. Burial will be on Friday February 1, 2019 at 12 noon at the Knoxville Cemetery in Knoxville, Illinois.

Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday January 30, 2019 from 4-8:00pm at the Black Oak Baptist Church located at 6502 W. 25th Ave. in Gary, IN. 46406

Norma was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church and she enjoyed watching dirt track racing (Illiana Motorsport Union Enthusiast)

White Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. For information, please call White Funeral home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com