Norma “Jeanie” Inouye
7/12/1940-01/19/2026
Norma “Jeanie” Inouye, 85, of Borden, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1940, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Wilmer and Adeline Waggoner.
Jeanie was the beloved wife of George Inouye, with whom she shared nearly 50 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to her daughters, Cathy (Danny) Rowan of Borden, Indiana, and Barbara (James) Bierly of Monticello, Kentucky; and her sons, Tony Dunlevy of St. Louis, Missouri, and Tim Lynch of Borden, Indiana. She also leaves behind nine cherished grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Adeline Waggoner, and her son, Mike Dunlevy and her sister Helen Bierly.
Jeanie worked as a waitress most of her life and was especially proud of her years at Joe Huber’s Restaurant, where she was known for her excellent service and warm personality. She loved gardening, cooking, and preparing holiday meals that brought her entire family together around the table. Jeanie also took great joy and pride in decorating her home for every holiday. Above all, she was a loving mother and a treasured “Mamaw.”
In accordance with Norma’s wishes, no visitation or funeral services will be held. The family invites friends and loved ones to share a favorite memory of Norma “Jeanie” online in her honor.
Condolences (3)
Alma Costin
I was saddened to hear of Sissy’s passing. I have all good memories of anytime I was around her. One of my favorites is about 7 or 8 of us kids all piling in her little green Volkswagen and she was driving us up Dow Knob on the really steep hill was a little scary. 🫣 but she got us there safe we thought for a minute 6 of us might have to get out and push. Good laugh after we got off that steep hill, little scary until then. But Sissy had it under control.
Stephanie Grana
My Aunt Sissy was so sweet and awesome cook. She let me drive her Volkswagen before I got my license. We are going to miss her. She’s flying high with my mom , her sister and our grandma Waggoner and my sister Connie. And Mike Love you sissy
Marsha Beckett-Hippen
She would take us girls to Deam Lake for the day. My grandma lived next door to Norma . She truly loved her mom and her kids.