Norma Jean Cary

Obituary of Norma Cary Norma Jean Cary (nee Becker) age 85, of Orlando, Florida returned to her heavenly home Monday, January 23, 2017. Jean was born of Arleigh and Grace Becker, a farmer and homemaker respectively, in Mason City, Illinois on November 5, 1931. Jean and her five siblings grew up on the farm and were very active in their church and community. Jean attended Illinois Wesleyan University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Nursing was perfect for Jean, who loved helping and serving others. The Becker family enjoyed vacationing in Florida, and these fond memories brought Jean to find a nursing job in the Orlando area. She went on to become the head nurse at the nursery of Orange Memorial Hospital. In addition to her dedication to her work, Jean found time for extra curricular activities such as traveling, volleyball, tennis, helping the families of her patients outside of work, and even organizing events for the soldiers at the local air force base. At one of the air force events, Jean met Vinus Elton Cary. They went on to marry on July 22, 1955 in Mason City, Illinois. Cary and Jean had 3 children and made a career within the military. Their time spent together included fishing, boating, and gaming. The Cary family lived in Mississippi and Germany before finding their way back to Orlando. Jean poured her life into her family and her community. When Cary was sent to Vietnam, Jean held down the fort in Orlando and ministered to her neighbors. Always an active woman, Jean joined a bowling league and continued bowling for over forty years. As a member of Pine Castle United Methodist Church for some forty years, Jean was active in the woman's ministry, volunteering for the thrift store and bulletin sorting. Later, Jean volunteered in the local elementary schools as a reading buddy. Jean is survived by son Daryl Elton Cary; daughter J. Lynn Ganobsek and husband Richard; her grandchildren J. Adele Hoffman and husband Robert, Paul Zaccheo, Victor Zaccheo and wife Rebecca; her great grandchildren Kaiden, Thalia, Levi, Camellia, Alyssa, and Isla; her sister Patrica Sutcliffe; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband V. E. Cary; her daughter Debra Van Slyke; her parents; her brothers Wesley, Donald, and Rolland; and her sister Constance. Services to honor Jean will be held at Beyer's Funeral Home in Leesburg, Florida this Sunday, January 29, 2017 at three o'clock in the afternoon. The family thanks you for your condolences and prayers. In memory of Jean and her love of serving, donations may be sent to the Christian Care Center, 115 N 13th St,Leesburg, FL 34748.

Norma Jean Cary

November 5, 1931 - January 23, 2017