Norma Lou Aerenlund Madsen Scheye

Pensacola - Norma Lou Aerenlund Madsen Scheye passed on peacefully in her home on 23 December. She was born in Cook County, IL 6 July 1935. Her parents, Henry Lloyd and Inger Marie Madsen pre-deceased her.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edward H Scheye; children, Deborah Lenceski (Jim) of Williamsburg, VA, Steven Scheye (Gracie) of Martinez, CA, Karen Dorman (France) of Marietta, GA and James Edward Scheye (Justin) of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Kent Lenceski of Geneva, IL, Sarah Lenceski of Marietta, GA, Bryce Lenceski of Arlington, VA, Emily Lenceski of Savannah, GA, Dana Dorman of Marietta, GA, Carly Hendrickson of St. Louis, MO and Cristi Scheye of Oakland, CA; her surviving sister, Bonnie Madsen of El Cajon, CA; and in-laws, Col USAF Richard and Joanna Wagner of Colorado Springs, CO; in addition, she is survived by many dear friends from her church; Escambia County Master Gardeners and numerous local Masonic organizations.

Norma lived in Denmark a number of months with her grandmother and aunt; and is survived by many cousins and family there.

Norma was a dedicated Christian Scientist from the age 14 and has been active over 45 years in our community as a member of First Church Christ Scientist of Pensacola, past president of the County Master Gardeners and she was active as a volunteer for Boy Scouts, Salvation Army and The Women's Group at The Scottish Rite Valley of Pensacola. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening and each year brought many flowers to her friends that were shut-ins and needed cheering up.

Per Norma's request there will not be a formal funeral, however, her family will host a Celebration of Life dinner in mid-February.

Trahan Family Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.