Norma Lillian (Wallen Olsen) Grove

Norma Lillian (Wallen, Olsen) Grove

Age 91, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – North Campus. Norma was born October 1, 1932 in Menifee County, Kentucky to the late Ernest & Eliza (Carpenter) Wallen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Olsen, who was the love of her life; two sons, Richard Alan Olsen & Ronald Eugene Olsen; and by thirteen siblings.

Norma was a graduate from Berea College and later earned her Master’s degree in Education. She retired as a teacher from MCJVS.

She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Webb & her husband, Karl; and by three grandchildren, Zachary Ryan Olsen Webb, Emily Kirsten Webb & Nicholas Eugene Olsen. She was a strong, independent woman who dearly loved her family and friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 5, at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Michael Malcosky officiating. Norma’s final resting place will be next to her beloved husband, Roger Olsen, at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.