Norma Allen Ward, 79, of Brookston, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010. She was born August 9, 1930 in Lafayette to the late Cleo R and Matilda (Bruss) Allen. She was a lifelong resident of Brookston, graduating Valedictorian of Brookston High School in 1948. Her marriage of over 62 years was to John E. Ward on May 20, 1948 in Lafayette. He survives. She was a lifelong member of the Brookston Federated Church. She was an honorary inactive member of Psi Iota Xi sorority and the White County 4-H fair board. She attended Hoosier Girls State and served as a Home Hospital volunteer. She loved to cook, make a home and always had a positive outlook on life. Surviving with her husband are four children, Gay Maddox of Zionsville; Neal Ward (partner: Jeff) of San Francisco, Ned Ward (wife: Jan) of Sheridan, WY and Curt Ward (wife: Kristy) of Zionsville and a brother, Carter Allen (wife: Dodie) of Tucson, AZ, Norma was proud of her children and their families and loved, supported and encouraged them throughout their lives. She found great joy in her six grandchildren; Amy Maddox Kavicky (husband: Brian), Lynn Maddox Strueh (husband: Kurt), Clay Maddox (wife; Becky), Jack Ward, Bell Ward and Kate Ward and her six great-grandchildren; Nate, Ella, Ashley, Zachary, Weston and Chase. We all loved her so much and will miss her zest for living life to the fullest and loving her family and friends unconditionally. Memorials may be made in her name to the Brookston Federated Church or the White County Fair. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Brookston Federated Church. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.