Norma Jean Bledsoe, age 66, of Ray, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  She was born February 22, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Willie and Marjorie Bare.  Norma Jean was a 1971 graduate of Vinton County High School.  She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker, whose favorite pastime was spending time with her family.  She is survived by her husband, Keith Bledsoe of Ray; son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Brooke Bledsoe of Ray; granddaughter, Mallory Ann Bledsoe;  mother, Marjorie Bare of Hamden; and brother, Billy Bare of McArthur.  Norma Jean was preceded in death by her father, Willie Bare; and her step-mother, Ruth Bare.  Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Waldron-Bledsoe Cemetery in Ray.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.