Norma Jean Paxton

Norma Jean Paxton, 87, passed away Dec. 9, 2018, at her home in Green River, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Green River.

Paxton was born Dec. 27, 1930, in Green River, the daughter of Frank E. Krause and Jean M. Kinniburgh-Krause.

She attended schools in Green River and was a 1948 graduate of the Green River High School.

Paxton married Richard Allen Paxton June 6, 1950, in Green River, and he preceded her in death Dec. 26, 2005, in Green River.

She worked as a telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 20 years. Paxton was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She was a member of the Eagles, P.E.O., and the Women's American Bowling Conference. Paxton enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, crocheting, crafting, the Denver Broncos, cribbage, pinochle, tole painting, cooking and baking for her friends and family.

Survivors include her two sons, Larry D. Paxton of Green River and Gerald L. Paxton and wife Jolen of Green River; one daughter, Pamela A. Finch and husband Lewis of Green River; one sister, Katherine Dodds of Collinsville, Okla .; six grandchildren, Dawn Pruett and husband Michael, Larry Paxton, Mandy Zuehlsdorff and husband J.P., Angela Paxton, Lyndsey Harris and husband Chance and Abby Knezovich and husband Hunter; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Jack Krause; one sister, Peggy Ann Freeman; one son, Ricky Paxton and one grandson, Robert Paxton.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Dec. 13, 2018, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface Street, Green River. Inurnment will be in the Riverview Cemetery Columbarium. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services.

The family respectfully requests that donations in Norma's memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway St., Suite No. 220, Rock Springs, WY., 82901; Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface St., Green River, WY., 82935, Green River Animal Shelter, 80 East Teton Blvd., Green River, WY., 82935.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.

 

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