Norma Culy

Norma Jean Culy, age 84, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. 

Norma was born June 8, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Thurman and Cora Belle (Fowler) Garringer. She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1957 and earned her undergraduate degree from Ball State University and her master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

She dedicated her life as a kindergarten teacher at East Elementary where she retired in 2000. Norma married Ronald Culy on Jan. 19, 1963. 

Survivors include:

Her children — Donald Ray Culy, Ridgeville, Indiana, Ronda Mullenkamp (husband: Randy), San Antonio, Texas

Grandchildren — Justin Muhlenkamp (wife: Ashley), Talladega, Alabama, Morgan Colainni (husband: Ryan), Indianapolis, Indiana, Tyler Muhlenkamp (husband: Donnie Brookman), Orlando, Florida, Ashley Kruyer (husband: Phillip), Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alissa Johnson (husband: Chance), Hartford City, Indiana, Anna Culy, Portland, Indiana, Andrea Culy, Portland, Indiana, and Adriane Culy, Winchester, Indiana

Sisters — June Garringer, California, Nancy McFarren, Bluffton, Indiana, and Susie Toney, Portland, Indiana

Nine great-grandchildren

She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Culy and son Rodger Culy

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Graveside services will follow at Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.