Norma Jean Morlan, 78, of Brazil, died Jan. 2, 2004, at Clay County Health Center in Brazil.

She was the daughter of Manuel and Ellen Hunter Thomas and the widow of Alvin Morlan. She was employed by Bridgeton Cafeteria as a cook for many years. She enjoyed mushroom hunting and watching her favorite teams play basketball on television.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and four brothers, Bob, Bill, Tommy and Albert Donald Thomas.

Survivors include three sons, Clarence and wife, Julia Morlan, of Carbon, Gary Morlan of Brazil and Larry Morlan of Clinton; two sisters, Ruth Armstrong and Mary Pickett, both of Brazil; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Clear Run Cemetery in Bridgeton. Pastor Jimmy McMahan will officiate. French Funeral Home assisted in arrangements.