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            <text>Norma Jean (Estep) Polley, 85 of Albany, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family early Saturday morning on April 1, 2023. Born September 17, 1937, in Decota, WV, to the late Matthew (Pearl) Estep and Janit Biedenbach.&#13;
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Besides her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband William Polley; siblings James Estep, Ronnie Estep, Brenda Estep, Joyce Smith; her children Bryan Wooten, Lowell Wooten, Kathie Wright, and son-in-law Kirt Graves.&#13;
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Norma worked as a realtor for Roberta Huffman Realty for several years. Norma enjoyed spending time with her family and especially enjoyed getting hugs from her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed helping others and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her hobbies included sewing and craft making.&#13;
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Norma is survived by her daughter Marjorie Graves; siblings Clarence (Diane) Estep, Ron (Carole) Biedenbach, Brenda (Harry) Bieler; grandchildren Robert (Elizabeth Graves), Matthew (Jillian) Wright, Cassie (Andrew) Jeffers, Adam Wooten, Amanda (Brian) Withrow, Melissa Lovell, Heather (James) Murray, Michael Wooten, April Wooten, Elizabeth Wooten, Jared Farenbaugh, Latisha Wooten and a plethora of great grandchildren.&#13;
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Calling hours will be held at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany on Saturday April 15th, at 4 PM with a service to follow starting at 5 PM. You may sign her register book at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com.</text>
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