Norma D. Tapp

norma tapp

June 29, 1929 ~ December 19, 2016

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Norma D. (Lanam) Tapp, 87 of Mooresville, passed away December 19, 2016, at Worthington Place in Camby surrounded by her loving family. Born June 29, 1929 in Ellettsville, Indiana, Norma was the daughter of Theodore L. and Glodina (Taylor) Lanam; her parents preceded her in death. On June 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Kenneth Tapp, and he also preceded her in death on November 1, 1973. After Kenneth passed away, Norma was married to Ray Poteet for 10 years.

Norma was a 1947 graduate of Ellettsville High School where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Indiana University. A devoted educator for the Mooresville School Corporation, she taught 4th graders at Newby Elementary and Neil Armstrong Elementary for 26 years; she retired in 1992. After retirement, Norma enjoyed her work as a volunteer for the Indiana State Museum teaching the Covered Wagon Program to 4th graders throughout Indiana. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Mooresville Public Library. During her spare time, Norma enjoyed reading, traveling, researching family genealogy, and spending time with her family.

Norma was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Ellettsville and was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Mooresville. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and educator, Norma’s legacy will be forever cherished by her family, many friends, students, and colleagues.

Survivors include her three children, Suzie McClanahan of Mooresville, Ted (Rosemary) Tapp of Anderson, Indiana, and Phillip (Sherri) Tapp of Columbus, Indiana; a brother, Howard (Sheila) Lanam of Bruceville, Indiana; her sister, Marilyn Bohrer of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Kenneth Tapp, Lindsay Mitchell, Katie Acheampong, Travis Tapp, and Kelli Nelson; and one great grandson, Reid Nelson.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Norma Tapp on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association; envelopes will be provided by the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share online condolences with Norma’s family and leave a personal message.

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  1. What a wonderful lady! I worked with her for many years! She always teased me saying that she would be dancing at my wedding! She truly will be missed. My prayers go out to her family.

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  2. Suzie and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your momma was always so kind and welcoming to me as we girls spent time at each other’s houses. I remember her wonderful breakfasts! I know you have many wonderful memories to hold onto.
    Jeanie Inmon

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  6. Suzie,Teddy, Phillip my heart will be with you all as you go through Thursday and Friday. My Aunt Norma Dean was such a part of my childhood memories. I am so lucky to have had such fond growing up memories in a wonderful family as we did. It should give you a peace of mind that those people are all together and looking down on us. Wish I could be there. Prayers with you all and love to all. Earlene

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  7. So sorry for your loss. My mom , Edith, worked for “Bolt” for many years. Your mom was a wonderful caring person and I don’t know anybody who didn’t like her. When mom passed 8 years ago this month, the weather was awful but I knew Norma would show up and she did. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers..

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  8. Norma Dean “Nonnie” and I were best girlfriends since 3rd grade in Ellettsville! Her passing leaves a hole in my heart, but so thankful for her precious friendship all these year. “Bolt” was my neighbor and friend, also. Dear, dear friends! My sympathy to the children, grands and great. She loved her family greatly. God bless all of you with your sweet memories. Blessings with love, Mary Jo Kirk Holden

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  9. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a very fine lady, A person always felt special after a conversation with her. Patti Minardo Cummings

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  10. Such a great teacher and almost always had a beautiful smile on her face. She will be missed by many, Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

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  13. Our community could compose a book as a tribute to Norma, and she would be the first one to edit and check it for grammar and spelling! Norma was an elegant lady devoted to her family, education, and the entire community with passion, enthusiasm, and purpose. She always lit up a room, only spoke the kindest words, encouraged everyone, and I will always remember her beautiful smile and sweet laugh, both were highly contagious. Oh my, she had such a wonderful sense of humor!

    I had the honor and privilege to work with Norma for many years at the Mooresville Public Library, after she retired from a fulfilling career as an educator. Norma came to work at the Library as a circulation clerk and she always welcomed everyone with her warm smile and was determined to make our patrons’ visit(s) a wonderful experience and to ensure that they were leaving with everything that they came in search of and ending the visit pleasantly by wishing them a lovely day.

    Her family has many reasons to be extremely proud of Norma, she was a loving wife, doting and extremely proud mother, remarkable educator who changed and impacted lives, and she loved her community. Norma leaves a lasting legacy of her life, her family, her career, her impact on the world in which she lived with grace and charm.

    Thank you Norma, I send you prayers of peace and comfort and I am eternally grateful that our paths crossed. To your family; daughter Suzie whom I share a friendship, and her sons and entire family members, you were blessed to have Norma as your mother, her love, guidance and devotion to your well-being and happiness. She is VERY proud of all of you!

    May God bless you and hold you in HIS presence and surround us with your light and spirit until we are all reunited again.

    Warmly,

    Diane Huerkamp

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  15. So very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady on the inside and out. She will be missed by many.

    We are not able to come today as I cannot ride that far. We live in Madison now. Will be thinking of you and praying also!

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  16. I am very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. Those who did good things to a resurrection of life. ” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.

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  17. Sorry for the loss of your Mother. We as a family, surely enjoyed you folks in the Boyd Addition.
    Marilyn Stanton, Dale and Dennis Stanton Families

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