Norma Jean Smoot

Norma Jean (Bordner) Smoot, of Maumee, was born on July 5, 1924, at her farm home at Holgate, Ohio, the daughter of Ethel and Burdette Bordner. She passed from this life on November 7, 2024. She celebrated her 100th birthday in July. She was a graduate of Holgate High School in 1942 and then entered Toledo Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1945. Due to World War II, all RN’s were gone, so she immediately became Head Nurse of a surgical floor. She remained at Toledo Hospital, retiring after 50 years there. She married Robert J. Smoot in June 1947 and he preceded her in death in August 1974. Norma Jean was an active member of Toledo Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star #341 for over 60 years, serving as Worthy Matron five times. She served the Grand Chapter of Ohio as Grand Representative to Oklahoma and as Deputy Grand Matron in 2002 She was currently a member of Palestine Chapter #51. She served the Ohio Order of the Rainbow for Girls for over 50 years with 40 years as the Grand Deputy of District #1. Norma was a life member of St. Luke’s Auxiliary and volunteered in the gift shop. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo since 1947 and served as a dinner chairman for over 50 years. Norma Jean is survived by her daughter, Robin (Chris) Jackson; son, Robert G. (Susan) Smoot; grandchildren, Courtney Miller, Renee Pellerite, and Matt Jackson; great-grandchildren, Hannah Smith, Jeremiah Jackson, and Jacob Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Lowell Bordner. Friends and family are invited to visit on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave., where the Order of the Eastern Star service will begin at 7:00pm. Visitation will also be on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 10:00am until 11:00am at First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, 6520 Pilliod Rd., where a memorial service will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo or Ohio Rainbow Girls Scholarship Fund.

Norma Jean Smoot

July 5, 1924 - November 7, 2024