Norma Jayne Markley, 81 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at her residence. Norma was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1932 in Grant County, Indiana the daughter of the late Forrest E. Brown and the late Gainess (Baker) Brown. She married James N. Markley on February 24, 1951 in First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Norma was a graduate of Decatur High School in 1950 and was active in the class reunion organization. She retired from Nowak's Hallmark Store in Decatur and had previously been employed by CTS in Berne. Surviving are her husband, James N. Markley of Decatur; son, Steven A. Markley of Houston, Texas; daughter, Valerie P. Markley of Fort Wayne; daughter, Lynn E. (Wayne) Funk of Garrett; eight grandchildren, Christopher Markley; Kevin Markley; Kathy Moore; Craig Markley; Rebecca Funk; Andrea Funk; Erica Markley; & Peter Markley; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding Norma in death was a son, Scott J. Markley in 2001. Private family services will be held & burial will be in Decatur Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to A.C.C.F. - Cancer Fund or Family LifeCare Hospice in Berne.