Norma Jeane Brown Kenney

Norma Jeane West Brown Kenney, 88, of Salem, VA passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1935, to the late Harold West and Maryann Claudine Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Nick Melvin Brown, Sr., and Rev. James Samuel Kenney; two sons, William Melvin Brown Jr., and Leonard Andrew Kenney: two brothers, James West, and John W. Coles Jr., better known as, Billy West. She leaves three daughters, Vera, Rose Brown, and Beverly Kenney-Divers (Tim) to cherish her memory. Affectionately called "GG" or simply G by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will truly be missed by all. A visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The interment will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family would like to thank Lewis Gale Medical Center 3rd floor Cardiac unit for making her transition as painless and as peaceful as they had hoped for. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Friday, December 1st, 2023 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Graveside Service When Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 12:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 12:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153