Birth date: Jun 7, 1951 Death date: Sep 15, 2024
Norma Anne Cummings Denning, 73, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital after fighting a severe medical illness for a short time. Surrounded by her family, she was comfortable a Read Obituary
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Norma Cummings Denning was a charter member of the Third Floor Outing Club and our friend for more than fifty years. We lived near each other at West Virginia Wesleyan College. After our 1973 graduation our friendship continued, as we shared our experiences in our careers and parenthood. We formed our Third Floor Outing Club while we were students at Wesleyan, with our first outing to Seneca Rocks shortly before graduation. Norma joined us on more adventures at Helvetia, Capon Bridge and Oglebay Park, West Virginia; Holden Beach, North Carolina; and back on campus in Buckhannon. Norma always had a needlework project in the works often for the benefit of her beloved Mission in Nicaragua. She also always had the right supplies and suggestions and snacks to make all of our efforts just a little bit better.
Our group was better and richer because Norma was a part of it. We will miss our good friend most dearly.
Barbara Wroten French
Dorothy Reneau Garton
Mary Pat Kesecker
Rosalie Robey Miller
Sandra Giffin O'Brien
Virginia Hauser Trygstad
Lee Ann Mellott Turbanic
Norrine Sharp Scherler
Joyce Wasson Schneider
Corrin Butler Sellen
Norma was a woman of vision and the skills and dedication to see her visions come to life. I learned so much from her while working her Marketplace Bible Schools. She loved her Lord and her family fiercely. Whenever I am asked what woman I should use as a role model, Norma tops my list. I am so honored to have known her. Patrice Daniel
To Norma's family and friends: My sincere condolences at the loss of Norma. I met Norma in about 1969 at West Virginia Wesleyan College and our friendship continued past our 50th reunion in 2023. We were both part of a group of friends that got together at least once a year and kept in touch daily (many times several times a day). I was in her wedding and made dresses for her two sisters, myself and the two flower girls. That was a fun project for me.
She was such a caring person. She made a prayer shawl for me when I was going through a difficult time. I have so many great memories and will always cherish her friendship. I'm glad that she is at peace. Here's to you Norma, until we meet again...
Rosalie Robey Miller
Sending sympathy and comfort to all Denning and Cummings families. I am sorry that I cannot attend Norma's service but want you to know that you are in my thoughts.
Karen Shanholtzer
I remember Norma from long ago when my grandmother Lorene Naomi Aills would talk about Norma and her brothers and sisters and my Nana taking care of them for their parents Dr and Mrs Cummings.
That entire family was and is amazing. Heaven gained an amazing 🤩 person and we will remember her blessings in our lives.
My parents Lovell and Barbara Aills are praying for each and everyone of you.
May her memory be a blessing
Talley, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that your Aunt Norma was very special to you. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing she's at peace and holding on tight to the memories. Sending my love to you and your family. ❤️ 🙏 ❤️
Our families sure go way back when my grandmother was your babysitter when you girls were little - to beach trips - my mom making dresses for your wedding (if I'm remembering that correctly) - to visits with my grandparents as they got older and treating them like family. The Cummings family was always so important to the Aills family. I was so saddened by Norma's passing. My love goes out to all the Cummings siblings. Hold tight to all the memories. My prayers for sweet peace and God's comfort to you at this time.
Kelly Aills Stone
Lillian - Martha - Jim - John - Mel and Fenton - in this time try to keep the best and funniest memories of Norma in your hearts and minds. We all shared many wonderful time and memories of growing up together on Inwood Drive..the family as a whole as an inspiration to many in not just the neighborhood but the community and First Churches as Dr. and Mrs Cummings instilled values that have been maintained for years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Mike Carroll
My Mother, Lurlene (97) was a cousin to Homer, Jr. In 2020, we met in Ritter Park to rekindle our family connection. Norma was always interested in family stories and geneology. Reading her obit about her beautiful life, I wish we would've known her more. Our prayers to the Cummings family. You will always be our family too.
The Grimes Family
Conley, Teresa, Janetta & Vanessa
