Norma Jean Owen

Norma Jean Owen, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, with her hand held and surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Tom Owen, who passed on to his new life with Christ in December 2024.After Dad’s passing, we fulfilled his request to take care of Mom. We honored his wish and made her new home in Fairbanks, Alaska. Adam and Bonnie Owen were blessed to spend her final years with her. She was pampered and enjoyed time with pets Luna, Groot and Kimber, as well as attending Adam’s music jams and music festivals. She was continually loved, not only by us, but by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was surrounded by family in Fairbanks, Alaska, including her grandson Connor, a mechanical engineer, and Christina, a chief financial officer, along with their children, 2-year-old Caeden, Cambrie, and their new sibling. Her grandson Dale, a journeyman electrician, and his children, Oriana, 11, who never passed by her Grandma Jean without giving her a hug, a kiss, and asking about her day, and Orion, 5, who loved telling her stories, brought her daily joy. Throughout the year, she also received visits from her devoted grandchildren, Forest, an aerospace engineer, and Elizabeth, a realtor living in Starbase, Texas, Wyatt, studying AI and computer science in Tucson, Arizona, and Harrison, a computer engineer living in Anchorage, Alaska. During this time, she was not only cared for, but truly embraced, sharing in daily life, meaningful conversations, and loving meals with family and friends. These moments became a cherished chapter for all who lived alongside her, especially her sons and their families. She was a woman of faith who, like all of us, had thoughtful questions about the Lord’s word and its meaning, leading to many meaningful conversations. She cherished her weekly phone calls with her siblings, a reflection of the mental sharpness she maintained. Mom never missed anything. She also carried with her simple joys from earlier years, especially her love of shopping at thrift stores and garage sales while living in Coalgate, Oklahoma. She had a gift for finding little treasures and took great delight in the hunt as much as the find. In her final days, she spoke openly about her readiness and lack of fear, resting in the assurance of her salvation through Jesus Christ. Just days before her passing, she shared a heartfelt conversation and prayer with Adam and her grandson Forest, words and moments that will be forever cherished. Two days before her passing, when Bonnie asked what she would like to eat, she replied, “A bacon cheeseburger with onions and a vanilla shake.” As always, Bonnie made it happen! She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her strength, and the love she gave so freely to her family and newly formed friendships. Her presence filled the home with warmth, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons, Luke Owen (Tami) of Buford, Georgia, Adam Owen (Bonnie) of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Joe Owen of Blanco, Texas, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Freda Ketchum of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Bernice “Tootsie” King of Corsicana, Texas, Jack Shearer of Willis, Texas, H.C. Shearer of Piedmont, Oklahoma, and Theresa Elaine Niles of Perkins, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Owen, her daughter-in-law, Cathy Owen, and her siblings, George Shearer and Lois Cook. A service will be held at Coalgate Methodist Church on May 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm, where family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of her life. <><