Karen Jean Norman, 69, Winchester, Vir.

Karen Jean Norman, 69, died July 11, 2021, at the Village at Orchard Ridge.

She was born on January 6, 1952, in Jasper. Her parents are Leon and Betty (Blandford) Epple.

Karen attended Jasper High School. She earned her bachelor of arts from the University of Evansville, and masters degrees from the University of Maryland and Marymount University.

During her long career in the federal government, Karen worked for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and most recently for the Department of Defense.

Karen enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved travel and did so extensively, and was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Marshall Norman; daughter, Leesa Mayfield (Timothy) and their two children, William and Revalee; son, Matthew Norman (Sylvia); five younger brothers and sisters.

A funeral service will be held at the Chapel at the Village at Orchard Ridge on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to CCAP or Blue Ridge Hospice.