Norma Jane Pressey

December 9, 1932 - June 15, 2016

Norma Jane Pressey, 83, of Winchester passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born, Dec. 9, 1932, in Scott County, the daughter of Vernon and Mildred Cumby King. She married Everett E. “Bud” Pressey, Dec. 24, 1950, in Winchester. Surviving is her husband, Everett of Winchester; daughters, Rosemary (James) Peek of Springfield, Sandy (Larry) Moyer of Barry, and Debbie (Alvin) Foster of Winchester; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd (Regina) King of Belton, TX. Norma was preceded in death by a sister, Madeline Batley and 3 brothers, Harold, Richard, and Clifford King. She was a member of the Winchester Assembly of God Church. During her many years of employment, she worked as a clerk at the Scott County Circuit Clerk’s office, a typist at both the Winchester Times and Scott County Times newspapers, a clerk at the Scott County FSA office, and a kitchen aide at the Scott County Nursing Center. Norma enjoyed singing with her husband, Everett, at nursing homes in the area and spending time with her family. She was an active member of her church, enjoyed listening to gospel music, and loved writing the personal column for the Scott County Times. Norma was well loved by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester with interment in the Winchester City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday after 2:00 p.m. with the family meeting friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Winchester EMS or Winchester Assembly of God Church. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com.