Norma Jean Gosney
April 14, 1942 ~ August 5, 2018
Norma Jean Gosney, 76, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 14, 1942 in Point Marion, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice Stafford Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her son Harold Gosney III, grandson George Anderson and brothers Ralph, James and Charles Watkins.
Norma worked as a Special Education Teacher’s Aid with the Hancock County Schools and was a member of Forks of Cheat Baptist Church in Morgantown, WV. She volunteered her time at the Greater Weirton Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed arts and crafts; always creating beautiful items out of nothing. Norma could also be found at area garage sales. She was known to help anyone who needed assistance.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harold Gene Gosney of Weirton; daughter Debbie Gosney of Galivants Ferry, SC; brother John Watkins of Morgantown; sisters Nancy Connors and Mary Squires both of Morgantown and Betty (Randy) Smith of Dayton, OH; grandchildren Harold “Chip” Gosney IV; Cathy (Jimmy) Cox and Brandon (Bobbie Treadway) Anderson and great grandchildren Blaine and Alyssa Anderson and Autumn Cox.
Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Additional visitation will be held Thursday from 10 until the 11 AM funeral services at the Forks of Cheat Baptist Church, Old Stewartstown Road, Morgantown, WV. The Reverend Donald Dague will officiate. Interment will follow in Forks of Cheat Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Weirton Senior Citizens Center, 3539 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
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My Grandma Norma was/is and always will be an amazing woman. I love you more than anything grammy and i will never forget you. Miss you so much already grandma
Norma has been the greastest NANI to Blaine and Alyssa and a friend to all .They dont make them like Norma anymore she was the best she will be greatly missed.I give my deepest sympathy to your family. Debra Coen
Condolences to the family. Norma was my daughter Amy’s pre school helper years ago in New Cumberland. She was such a kind lady to our family. We always enjoyed running into her. Beautiful lady! You have our sympathy.
So sorry to read of the passing of Norma. I enjoyed all the years in Phi Tau with Norma and many projects we work on together. Our deepest sympathy, Veda and Bugs
Gene and all the family, Mary Ann and I were so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing and even more sorry that we are not able to get in to see all of you. We have been so tied up here in Wooster/Orrville that we just can’t get away. We send our love and share in your sorrow, you have our deepest sympathy. Please keep yourselves safe until we can meet again. Sincerely, Francis E. & Mary Ann Berkey.
Gene, Debbie & Family
I was shocked to hear about Norma. Her passing was very unexpected and sudden.
Even though this is a hard time, I am lucky to have so many good memories of my sister that will enable me to keep a piece of her with me.
She will be missed – she was truly a special person. God does take the best.
All Our Love – Betty Lou, Ran & the entire Smith Family
Gene and all the family I am sorry to hear of Norma’s passing you have my deepest sympathy..May you take comfort in knowing that she is at peace with Chip and your grandson..She was a nice lady and I am sure she will be greatly missed..God Bless you and your family in this time of great sorrow.