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Norma Beverly Randles

Norma Beverly Randles, 98 formerly of Big Island, died Wednesday March 5, 2025 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 30, 1927 to the late Lester and Goldie (Stratton) Matson. After graduation, she went to work in Washington DC in 1945 as a file clerk for the FBI. While there she met a handsome young Army soldier by the name of James Randles. They fell in love and married in Richwood on April 13, 1946, he died March 25, 1992. They farmed in Marion County while raising their family. In the 1960's she went to work at Wyandot Popcorn Factory in Marion. She worked many different positions during her over 30 years with the company. After retirement she volunteered at Mobile Meals in Marion. She traveled back to Iowa at least once a year to visit family and friends. She enjoyed going back for class reunions to hear how classmates were doing. She kept her hands busy with her many talents of needlepoint, cross stitch, and crocheting. Many family members were blessed to receive items from her. Loved working on crossword puzzles, reading books and doing Bible Study. Surviving are her children, David (Betty) Randles of Charlotte, North Carolina, Charles (Marsha) Randles of Bowling Green and Beverly Fowler of Pemberville. grandchildren, Heather (Steve) Miller, Michele (Hayes) Norris, Bryan (Holly) Randles, Mark Randles and Steven Randles. great grandchildren Jamie Miller and Camden Miller. sister Shirley Gates of Des Moines Iowa. She was also preceded by siblings, Ruth Longden, Mary Dunlap, Richard Matson and James Matson. Funeral services will be held Thursday March 13, 2025 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Josh Freshour will officate. Burial will follow in the Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to Mobile Meals, PO Box 1147, Marion, OH 43302 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Chapel Heights Memory Gardens Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rena Laton Charlotte NC Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM We are very sorry for your loss.  She lived a good,long life.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Love ya'll. #2 from: Michael Leibold Marion, Ohio Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM Charlie. Marsha, Your and your family have Diane and I deepest sympathy! Your mom Charlie was always very kind to everyone she met.  She will be deeply missed. #3 from: Dianna Boles Johnson LaRue Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM Sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her from our childhood.  You were very blessed to have her 98 years. My mother was 96. We were very lucky. Remember all the good times and hold them dear. Dianna Boles #4 from: Michael D Jenner Cardington, Ohio Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM We are so sorry for your loss, Charlie and family. Your mother and I spent a lot of time talking about Jesus. She had a long life here and now she has stepped into eternal life with her Savior. #5 from: Rita Lou Rubeck Headington Parker Richwood, Ohio Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM Cam - My sincere sympathy to you and your family.  Your great-grandmother sounds like a special lady.  Alway treasure your wonderful memories. #6 from: Mary Lee Marion Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM To Charlie and Marsha and their family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Sounds as though she had a very long and interesting life.  Take care and remember she was so proud of her family. (Bob Lee's Mom) #7 from: Gloria Prettyman Boles Lakeview, Ohio Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a hard working mother, who took very good care of her children. May God be with all of you, at this difficult time & the months to follow. Our sympathy to all of you, Ronnie & Gloria Prettyman Boles #8 from: Paula J Everett   Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM Bev, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.  I know you two were very close. Thinking of you. Paula Everett

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