Norma Jean Nicholas of Avon, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1933, in Maysville, Kentucky to Brack and Emma (Vantine) Neff. She married Woodrow Perkins. Norma worked at several different jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed keeping busy by working, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Whitaker of Premium, Kentucky, sons Rickie Perkins (Nona) of Danville, Indiana and James Nicholas (Debbie) of Lebanon, Indiana; sister Christine Smitson of Plainfield, Indiana; granddaughters Chalena Williams (Robbie) of Fairdale, Kentucky, Charity Whitaker of Eminence, Kentucky; grandsons Lee Whitaker (Sandy) of Jeremia, Kentucky, Jerimiah Nicholas (Jerrie) of Lebanon, Indiana, Bryson Nicholas of Lebanon, Indiana; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Perkins; parents Brack and Emma Neff; brother Louis "Bud" Neff; sister Barbara Ellis; and grandson Jedidiah Perkins.

Visitation will be held at Bousley Funeral Home, Friday, May 8 from 11AM to 1PM, with funeral to follow at 1PM. Burial will take place at Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, Kentucky on Monday, May 11th at 1PM.