Norma Jean Marie Greenfield, the daughter of Theodore Adam and Mabel Dorothea Jochims, was born February 22, 1931, in Charter Oak, Iowa. She passed away December 27, 2017. She received her education in the Dunlap and Mapleton, Iowa area schools. On July 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to Cecil Clinton Greenfield in Miles City, Montana. They lived in several towns in Montana and Wyoming until 1960, when they moved to Helena. Norma Jean worked for the State of Montana, Department of Livestock for thirteen years before retiring in 1978. She also served as Chief Steno for the 1981 Montana House of Representatives. From 1984 to 1986, she served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA.
Norma Jean was known by many in Helena as either Jeanie or Nama, depending on your age. You could always count on Jeanie to greet you with a warm smile and a hug. She loved watching sports and spending time with her family. Jeanie loved to have company over to her house and share stories and pearls of wisdom. The main themes revolved around working hard for what you want and being willing to do the right thing, even in tough circumstances. She taught many the power of kindness and unconditional love.
Norma Jean is survived by a daughter Gayle (Michael) Agostinelli of Helena; two step-children, Gary (Carolyn) Greenfield, Naples, Florida and Victoria (Nick) Jensen, Santa Clara, Utah; four grandchildren, Mike (Heather) Agostinelli, Amy (Chad) Swanson, Joanie (Nick) Garreffa, and Mary Agostinelli; five step-grandchildren Dominic (Stephanie) Greenfield and Allison (Brian) Vogt, Scott Capser, Ron Capser, & Nathan (Jessica) Valentine; one sister, Delores Carlson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and one brother Robert E. (Louetta) Jochims, Ida Grove, Iowa; cousin, friend and companion Shirley Bentzen Reese and many great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
The family is very thankful for the love and support shown over the last week. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations to the YWCA.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St. Burial will follow the Mass at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Norma Jean.
Maureen McCarthy Oelkers says
Gayle, Mike and family,
We are so sad for your loss. We loved your Mom and Grandma so much. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you more……………………
Mo and the entire Oelkers Clan
AnnieB says
I know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but I wanted you to know how very sorry my family is for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s promise at Isaiah 41:10.
Jill Henry says
Gayle, Mike and family,
We are so very saddened at the loss of Aunt Jeaninbut so very blessed to have known her and loved her. Thinking of you all with love and blessings.
Jill, Scott, Travis, Dylan and Morgan Henry
Shirley Reese says
Gayle, Mike and all the family,
I can’t tell you how very much she meant to me, my whole entire life. She was the most admirable, wonderful woman. A woman who was a great role model for us all and who was totally dedicated to her family. She loved you all so much. She will live on in your hearts and mine forever. I miss her. Love you all.
Shirley Bentzen Reese
Robert & Marie Mile says
We wanted to share our condolences with Norma Jean’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Janean Meacham says
I was so sorry to hear of Jeanie’s passing. We had so much fun working Legislature with her, and the friendship grew through the years. She loved her family so much, and I know all the grandkids benefited from her love. You will be missed, Jeanie.
Karen Eck Sawyer says
Gayle,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Eck Sawyer
Bob Jochims says
Gayle, Mike, and family it’s hard to find the right words to say at a time like this. We will all miss Jeanie very much. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all very much. Uncle Bob & Aunt Lou Jochims
Denae and Morris Frieling says
Sweet friends, we share your sorrow. She was my second mom. Sending you our love.
Jim and Cathy Bastian says
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Jeanie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these next days. I know you will cherish your memories of your dear mom and grandma. Jeanie left you a wonderful legacy and she will live on in each of you. We send you our love and hugs!
Lori Carlson-Anderson says
Gayle and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Jeannie. She was so very loved even though my visits with her were far & few between either by her visiting my Mom or by phone. Her exuberance and love for life and family will always be remembered in my heart. When she came to South Dakota to pick up my Mom and go on their trips that I lovingly called “the Thelma and Louise trips” , I so enjoyed talking with her and about family. My goal has always been to be as full of life and as present in life as she has always been. What a incredible lady and role model.
She will be missed, but I’m sure she’s watch from above.
With lots of tearful hugs,
Lori Carlson- Anderson
Denise Howard says
Gayle and family. I cannot begin to express my deep sorrow for your loss of this beautiful lady, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She always greeted everyone with a smile and a hug and I will miss our visits very much. She loved her family Dearly and never tired of talking about you. Her family was her greatest joy. May your many memories bring you happiness as your new guardian angel watches over you.
Carrie Damschen-Krepps says
Nama was absolute the BEST! She was always there for not only the Agostinelli kids, but all of us tag alongs too! Never missed a game, always let us come over to her house in the summers. Nama and Papa were a staple in my childhood and I am forever grateful to have blessed with her in my life! So much love to you all…may we all carry the light, joy, and kindness Nama brought to this world with us forever. Love, Carrie (Damschen) Krepps
Sandra and Bert Kennedy says
Gayle, Mike and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gayle, your mom was a grand lady and had so much love to share. God’s Peace on you and your family in this time of change and transition.
Love, Sandra and Bert Kennedy
Karen LaBrant Benediktson says
Gayle,
Sending thoughts of comfort for you and your family. I will cherish many warm memories of your mom from when we were Waukesha neighbor kids and later from some cheerleader/basketball adventures.
Jeanne (LaBrant) Borer says
Dear Gayle and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom.
I will always think of her whenever I see frosted animal crackers as my first memory of her is of her offering them to me.
Blessings and peace on you all.