Edna Jean McNorton

Edna Jean Nelms McNorton, 84, of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Clermont and Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 7, 2026. Born in Brooks, Georgia, to the late Ralph and Nannie Mae Nelms, Jean was an honors graduate of Fayette County High School and attended Massey Business School. She enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career with the federal government, serving with the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Courts in both the Northern District of Georgia and the Central District of California. Known as an excellent office manager, she took genuine pride and satisfaction in her work.

After retiring from federal service, Jean continued to work in administrative and retail roles. She found special joy during two periods living in Florida, where she was employed by The Walt Disney Company at Disney World until the age of 75.

Jean was an avid reader and devoted animal lover who found contentment with a good book, a cat, and a cup of coffee. Those who knew her remember her generosity, kindness, humility, and her quiet commitment to always doing her best. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. McNorton in 1999, and her sister, Peggy Nelms Huey in 2021.

She is survived by her son, John Gallman; sister and brother-in-law, Helen Kent and Robert Sirpak; granddaughter, Kendall Gallman; nieces and nephew, Dru Bennett, Christian Ferguson, Amy Ley, and Dana Boyer (Jason Boyer); and great-niece and nephews, Warren Bennett, Alex Boyer, and Mackenzie Boyer.