Norma J. Maynard

Norma J. Maynard, 91, passed away on August 21, 2024. Norma was born on July 28, 1933, to Samuel & Florence McConkey in Storm Lake, IA. Norma attended school in Storm Lake, graduating in the class of 1950. After graduation, she went to Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, where she met her beloved husband, Norman Maynard. They were married in 1953. Three daughters were born to Norman and Norma: Cheri (Bob) Wallace of Kannapolis, NC; Paula (Chuck) Lynn of Copley, OH and Laurie (Greg) Montague of Stilwell, KS. Six grandchildren: Juli (Aaron) Roach of Concord, NC; Scott (Sophie) Wallace of Springville, IN; Jaci (Beau) Benton of Copley, OH; Donovan (Erika) Lynn of Bath, OH; Joseph (Anna) Montague of Louisburg, KS and Joshua Montague of Overland Park, KS. Ten great-grandchildren have also been added to Norma’s family - (Eli, Lucy and Lily Roach; Olive and Amos Wallace; Sadie, Ronnie and George Benton; Colton and Ada Lynn.) As a loving minister’s wife, Norma served with Norman at five different churches. First, in Clark, SD where they lived on the family farm and ministered at the South Elrod Church of Christ. In 1956, they moved to Warren, OH where they served at the Bolindale Christian Church. In 1958, they moved to Big Prairie, OH to the Ripley Church of Christ. Next, in 1965 to the Clinton Church of Christ in Clinton, OH for 28 years. In retirement, she and Norman served at the Polaris Christian Church in Brunswick, OH. Norma’s passion for the local church was always evident in the way she served alongside her husband as a minister’s wife. She also served in various roles at Round Lake Christian Camp – leading women’s and couples’ retreats. Norma worked as the executive secretary to the superintendent at Northwest High School in Canal Fulton, OH for many years. She loved serving in the local school district and was always involved in the community. Norma loved to travel and was always ready to go and see something new! She and Norman hosted several international trips for others, but her favorite place was the beach and spending time with her family! Her life was characterized by a deep love for the Lord, her family and bringing joy into the lives of everyone she met. She was dearly loved by all for her wisdom, friendship, humor and the ability to make everyone feel welcomed, loved and accepted. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Florence; brothers, Ron and Duane; and husband, Norman Maynard. She is survived by her sister, Florine; sisters-in-law, Lois, Marcia, Mitzie, Barbara and Betty; her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. We will celebrate Norma’s life and legacy on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Family will receive visitors at 1:00 pm followed by a 3:00 pm Celebration of Life service at Polaris Christian Church – 3289 Laurel Road, Brunswick, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated to the “Norman Maynard Ministry Scholarship Fund.” Make checks payable to Polaris Christian Church.