Norma Jean Criswell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Norma Jean Criswell of Bainbridge, Ohio, who passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jean Criswell to pay them a last tribute.
Though Norma may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Norma touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Lawrence and Alice Mae Brunck (Buckles); her husband James Henry Criswell; her daughter Mary Elizabeth Criswell; and her brothers, Lawrence Brunck and Joseph Brunck.
She is survived by: her daughter Debra; her son-in-law Ray Achor of Bainbridge; and her grandsons, James Achor of Bainbridge and Brian Achor of Sabina. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.