Collette Stanley Melton’s nephew passes away

1991 North Marion grad Norman Andrew Stanley, nephew of Collette Stanley Melton, Class of 1970, passed away Saturday, October 28.

Norman’s mother was Jo Ellen Stanley of Francis Mines. He was raised by his grandparents,  Colleen Stanley and the late Norman Stanley.

Colleen Parker is Collette’s daughter and Courtney Priester is Collette’s granddaughter. Collette is United Dairy office manager and lives in Worthington.

Barbara Melton Earl, Class of 1978; Charles Melton, Class of 1973; John Melton, Class of 1975; and Thomas Melton, North Marion 1984 grad, are children of the late Claudia Pearl Voyle Melton.

Norman’s obituary:

Norman Andrew Stanley, 44, of Fairmont, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday (Oct. 28, 2017).

Norman was born in Fairmont on May 30, 1973, the son of Jo Ellen Stanley of Francis Mines.
He was raised in the home of his grandparents, Norman and Colleen Stanley.

He was a 1991 graduate of North Marion High School. Norman enjoyed using his computer and playing video games. He was employed for 19 years for Asplundh Tree Service and was currently employed at Talerico Security.

Norman is survived by his mother, Jo Ellen Stanley; his grandmother, Colleen Stanley; his sister, Rachael Amalett of Colorado; a nephew, Kobie Amalett; his aunt, Colette Melton; his great aunts, Doris Urich, Ruth Kramer, Phyllis Onderko, Mary Ellen Haney, Mary Kramer, Thelma Stanley; and several special cousins.

Norman was preceded in death by his grandfather, Norman D. Stanley.

Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery at Enterprise with Pastor Robert Tennant officiating.

Online condolences may be shared with Norman's Family at www.carpenterandford.com.