Norma Jean Northrup, of Lincoln Nebraska, passed away in the early morning hours of September 13 2025, peacefully in her home.
Born December 9 1934 in Jay Oklahoma to Clarence Elmer and Rhonda May (Williams) Short, she later found her way to Washington and was adopted by the Wisby family. Norma would go on to attend Walla Walla College to graduate with a degree in nursing which enabled her to spend her time working as a beloved labor and delivery nurse. During her time at Walla Walla College, Norma met her life long companion Melvin Ernest Northrup Sr. The pair married August 26th 1955 and bore two children, Cindy and Melvin Jr.
The four of them spent years performing mission work in Brazil before heading back to the United States and eventually settling in Lincoln Nebraska. During her time watching her children marry and her family grow she babysat for many families. Norma loved to garden, loved God, and loved her family.
Norma is survived by her daughter-in-law Ni and her two grandchildren Amy Lynn (Northrup) Fairbanks (Husband Devin Fairbanks) and Melvin Ernest Northrup III (Wife Celestina Northrup).
Visitation will be held 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Graveside Service will take place, where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Melvin Sr. at 3:00 pm Thursday, September 18, 2025 at College View Cemetery, 6900 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE.
Memorials to the family for future designation.
6 thoughts on “Norma Jean Northrup”
Norma and Mel were two special people. I remember the fun children stories Mel would tell. Norma loved Jesus and her family. They have been a blessing to CVC for many years.
kent & I thought so much of Mel & Norma. They both will be so missed by all of us. Many thoughts & prayers
to the family
Norma is certainly a sister in Christ. Her smile could warm a room. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Oh! This makes me so sad. She was a wonderful lady— so kind and gentle. She and her husband made a wonderful couple/example of love ❤️
I never knew Norma was an L and D nurse! She was a delightful lady and missed Melvin, terribly. I take comfort in her peace. My blessings to her family.
Norma was my oldest child’s day care provider and she set the bar high for the other providers that he had. Our son loved his time with Norma and her husband Melvin and as a new mother, she made it easy for me, after a long day at the office, to just spend time with my child when I got home. I have thought of Norma often and know that she is with our Lord and Savior.
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