Norma Jean Rupard Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2022, at the age of 94, Norma Jean Rupard of Jefferson, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Thomas Lester; her husband William Rupard; her brothers, Hicks Blevins and Donald Rupard; and her grandson Michael Eldreth.
She is survived by: her children, Ronnie Rupard of Jefferson, Joy McClure (Jack) of Jefferson, Karen Dillard (Walter) of Jefferson and Shelia Hartzog of Jefferson; her grandchildren, Keith McClure (Gina) of Oklahoma, Melissa Severt of Whitetop, VA, Kurt McClure, Stephanie of West Jefferson, Trevor Hartzog of Jefferson, Devon Rupard of West Jefferson, Makayla Hartzog of Mooresville and Luke Rupard of Jefferson; her great grandchildren, Breanna Severt, Savannah Phillips, Mallorie McClure, Matthew McClure, Chandler Eldreth and Vivian Stewart; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Korey Calhoun, Kendall Calhoun and Shelby Yarborough; and her great great grandchildren, Destiny Javadi and Michael Phillips. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Senior Companion Program c/o Debbie Wellborn; PO Box 605, Jefferson, NC 28640, or to the Ashe Memorial Hospital Foundation; 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 28640 or Margate Health and Rehab Activity Fund; 540 Waugh St. Jefferson, NC 28640.
