Springfield — Norma Jean Vinson passed away on Jan. 8, 2020, at her sons' home in Springfield, Illinois. Norma was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on May 3, 1934, the daughter of Norman and Jane Gibb. She married Charles David Vinson of Bakersville, NC, on Dec. 9, 1959. They were married for 55 years. David and Norma settled in Columbia, SC, and called it home for over 50 happy years with many friends and family in the area. Norma was a tremendous homemaker and parent, and enjoyed tennis, camping and beach trips. She moved to Springfield to be with her son and daughter-in-law after David's passing. Norma is survived by a son, Charles Gibb Vinson (Robin) of Springfield; a sister, Merinda Vinson, of Bakersville; two granddaughters, Jessica (Brandon) Jefferson of Chatham, and Sarah (Josh) Benitone of Carterville; a niece, Julie (Ricky) Phillips of Bakersville; two great-nieces, Brinkley (Rodney) Butler and Lacey Phillips of Bakersville; and great-grandchildren, Avery and Maddux Jefferson of Chatham. David and Norma's wishes were to have their ashes interred in the Liberton Kirk Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. A memorial service will be held in Columbia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Norma may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., Columbia, SC, 29201, or the Animal Protective League, P.O. Box 5354, Columbia, SC 29250. Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Norma Vinson. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.