Norma Jean McBride, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, formerly of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, Kentucky.
She was born on October 16, 1942, in Gary, Indiana.  Norma had a special love for animals, especially dogs, which she showed for over 50 years having had many champions throughout the years.

She was with the Secret Service in Chicago in charge of security for the astronauts and the moon rocks. Norma married Charlie McBride in 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee.  Together, she and Charlie started SongTree USA in 1999 managing music venues and artist and booking Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel entertainers.

Norma served as vice president of SongTree USA and was in charge of contracts, public relations, and filling in as MC for their music shows.  She was a ham on stage and loved entertaining the audience before shows.

She was a life member of ROPE (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) and CMA (Country Music Association).  Norma had many friends in the Gospel, Bluegrass, and Country Music entertainment world.  She and Charlie both retired and planned on showing their show dogs.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and most of all by her husband, Charlie.   She and Charlie were married for 25 years and were best friends who traveled and had many good times together.

Survivors include her husband, Charlie; one son, Tommy Ballestero of Porter, Indiana; one brother, Wally Urycki of Michigan City, Indiana; one cousin, Sandy Rogalski of Wheatfield, Indiana; and one nephew, Ray Miecznikowski of Tampa, Florida.

Per Norma's wish, there will be no funeral service or visitation.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .