Norma Janece Leavell

Norma Janece Leavell, 61, the daughter of John W. and Janece Talley, was born on February 27, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Norma accepted Christ at an early age while attending Barnes United Methodist Church. She was currently a faithful member of Triumphant Faith Apostolic.

She was educated in the Indianapolis Public School system and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1977.

Shortly after high school Norma attended ITT Technical Institute. She worked for PolyGram Records and Goodwill Industries. While working at Goodwill she met her husband of 28 years, Benjamin Leavell.

Norma enjoyed children; she spent a lot of time raising, babysitting, and loving children of family and friends. She was a very talented crafter and good with her hands. Creativity was truly her gift. She enjoyed drawing, writing and she stayed busy spending time and connecting on Facebook.

“The last few days have taught me that when it is our time to leave this world no one can stop it. We have one life to live. The materials things we invest in are left behind only to be discarded. Memories are important to me…” Norma Leavell, Facebook post on, 4/8/2020 – 5:24 AM EST.

Norma was a fantastic cook! Among many great tasting dishes, everyone always enjoyed her cucumber and tomato salad.

Sunset for Norma, from her earthly body to her heavenly home was on April 9, 2020.

Norma leaves to cherish her loving memory on sister, Sheila R. Drake of Prosper, Texas; seven brothers, Reginald Mason of Scottsville, Kentucky; Kyle Mason, Tracey, Gregory, Keith (Austin, Texas), James and John C. Talley; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Leavell; father, John W. Talley; mother, Janece Talley; and brothers George Wilbur and William (Billy) Samuel Talley.