Norma Jean Preston Wells

Norma Jean Preston Wells, 94, of Buchanan passed away peacefully on

Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband,

Clifford Eugene Wells; son, Roger Wells; parents, Hopwood and Mary

Preston; brothers and sisters, S. Balthus Preston, Frances Graham, Betty

Cook, and Frank Preston; nieces, Teresa Mitchell and Dana Titta; and

beloved dog, Mandy.

She was a member of Trinity UMC, United Methodist Women, Aglow

International, and Jefferson School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Norma grew up in Herndon Heights, West Virginia, attended Berea

College, and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Jefferson

Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1952. She married Cliff in June

1953 and settled in Buchanan where she lived until her death. She

enjoyed gardening, reading, bowling, community service, caring for her

pets, farming, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Joe Wells (Charles Chapin); grandson,

Zachary (Irene) Hardy; great grandchildren, Avery, Davis, and Luke;

nieces, Linda Gooding, Betty Means, Susan Wilder, and Sue Osborne-

Bailey and their spouses; nephews, John Preston, Stephen Graham,

David Graham, and Kenneth Graham and their spouses; numerous grand

nieces and nephews; many friends from her church family and

community; and her beloved cat, Sam.

Memorial Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, January 20, 2024, in

Trinity United Methodist Church. Flowers are beautiful, however those

wishing to make a contribution, please consider Trinity UMC, Botetourt

Resource Center, Buchanan, or Solomon’s Mission, Buchanan. Online

condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000