FRANKLIN - Norma P. McKown, 96, of Franklin, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at A.O. Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born on March 1, 1924, in Franklin, the daughter of Bruce and Pearl (Woodard) McNeilly.

Norma worked at Unatego Central School as a cafeteria cook and manager from 1956 to 1986.

An avid motor home traveler, she enjoyed showing horses, golfing, bowling, crafting, reading and following the Yankees.

Norma is survived by her children, Keith and Patricia McKown of Binghamton and Linda (McKown) and Ted Cole of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Kristen (Cole) and Mike Morrison of Sunrise, Florida, Judson "Casey" and Heidi Cole of Phoenix, Jeremy and Julie McKown of Baskin Ridge, New Jersey, Jennie (McKown) and Ernie Dotson of Fallston, Maryland, Lacielyn (McKown) and Mathew Halloran of Callicoon Center, Keith and Kristie McKown of Binghamton and Staceylee (McKown) and Stanley Padhayski of Binghamton; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Sandra (McKown) Lown of Williston, Florida.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, John C. "Bud" McKown; siblings, Elizabeth (McNeilly) Tyler and Robert McNeilly; and brothers-in-law, Donald C. "Doc" McKown and Robert McNeilly.

A graveside service will take place at a later date in Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice in Norma's name.

Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.

Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.bennettfh.com.