Becky A. Purdue-Nordman, 69, Clifford

Becky A. Purdue- Nordman, 69, of Clifford, passed away August 21, 2024, at her home.

Born October 20, 1954, in Fort Knox, KY she was the daughter of Charles A. McCloskey and Mary E Brown.

She married Max Nordman, and he preceded her in death.

Becky is survived by daughters, Stephanie Gbadamosi of Freetown, Melissa Warren of Seymour, Jennifer Prior of Bloomington and Heather DeHart of Seymour; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

There will be a visitation for Becky Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus. There will also be visitation at the church on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be donated directly to Orphan Grain, 209 Jackson St, Jonesville, IN 47247.

Becky was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus.

Our brilliant mother taught herself to sew at a young age, her creativity was beyond the imagination. She could sew ANYTHING., made her own pattern, the beautiful wedding gowns were showroom worthy (three of which she made for her beloved daughters). She went on to teach herself how to knit, quilt, and crochet, which she shared her talents by teaching her family how to sew and crochet.

Our selfless mother knitted hats for the Orphan Grain Train, made 100 quilts for the homeless. Charities gave her hope of making a difference for someone who has nothing.

She seemed to be able to do/make anything. There was nothing our mother couldn’t do, from seamstress, mechanic, plumber, electrician to crafting. She cut and built a teeter- totter for her 2 great grandchildren that lived with her. She could envision something and somehow always found a way to give her ideas life. The list could go on and on. If there was a need she found a way to take care of it.

Our mother’s giving heart is likely what many will remember about her. She would do without the basic necessities in life if it meant someone else wouldn’t have to. Anytime her family visited she would always try to send you home with things that she loved. Giving was who she was.

Mom had a sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She loved playing with the grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching them grow.

Our mother’s legacy is her love for Jesus. Her faith is something that never waivered at any point in her life. She taught those who were fortunate enough to know her about faith and what it is. Her faith in God and her love for Him was beautiful to witness. Our beautiful mother will forever be missed and forever be cherished.

Becky was preceded in death by her husband Max and great-grandson Myles Matthew Scruggs.