Norma Jean Runnells Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Norma Jean Runnells (Gardner, Kansas), who passed away on January 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jean Runnells to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Crist and Helen Crist; her former spouse Jackie Dale Hopkins; her son Charles Hopkins; her former spouse Jerry Runnells; her children, Joel Runnells and Jelene Mattison; her grandson Curtis Dade; and her brothers, Charles Crist and Clifford Crist.
She is survived by: her daughters, Geraldine Murphy of Kansas City, KS, Marlene Dade of Kansas City, KS, Darlene Lillard (Dolly) of Gardner, KS. and Judi Chapman of El Dorado, KS; her grandchildren, Jerelyn Runnells of Lawrence, KS. and Travis Murphy; and her brother Harold Crist of Wellsville, KS.. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
