Norma Jean (Hanshew) Bales Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Norma Jean (Hanshew) Bales of Salem, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Norma left this world on April 28, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Jean (Hanshew) Bales to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Norma find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lorin Benton and Ella Mae Hanshew; and her brothers, Thomas Daniel Hanshew and Michael Hanshew. She is survived by: her husband Robert H. Bales; her daughter Lisa Bales Wooldridge; her sister Elaine Kegley; her grandchildren, Colby Wooldridge (Jasmine Myers) and Cadyn Wooldridge; and her sister-in-law Sheila Bales Kissel (Doug). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
