Norma Jean Lane Freeman, age 82, of Charleston, MO, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born November 14, 1942, in Mississippi County, MO, to the late Harry D. Lane and Lovell Dyer Lane, she had lived in El Centro, CA a number of years before returning to Charleston 27 years ago. She was a fixture employee of Wally's restaurant in Charleston where she could be seen clearing tables, a job that she loved.   She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Charleston.

Surviving are her children, Angela Lynn Freeman and Bonnie (Chet) Hamlin; her grandchildren, Jacub, Zachary, Nikolas, Chet, Jr. and Shawna; her great grandchildren, Porter, Maizie, Charli, Connor and Justin; as well as her special neighbor and care giver, Claudette Evans.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Albert Lane, Ronnie Lane, Pay Syfrett, Judy Owens and Linda Adams.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral hour at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.  Pastor David McLucas and Pastor Jerry Lemons will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston, MO.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.