Marjorie Jean “Marge” Norman, 90 years, 10 months, 17 days old, passed to her Heavenly home on September 30, 2021 after courageously fighting a short illness, with her family by her side.
Marge was born November 13, 1930 in Lockwood, MO to John T. and Alice (Bartling) Billingsley.
On July 17, 1955, Marge and Jim Norman were united in marriage in Lockwood, MO and were blessed with three daughters, Nancy, Cindy, and Angie.
Marge graduated from Lockwood High School and received her B.S. Degree in Vocational Home Economics at SMS.
Marge was a Home Economics teacher in Stockton, Ozark and Joplin, MO. In 1977, Jim and Marge moved to Ava where they opened up Norman’s Fine Fashion Jewelry and Gifts. She and Jim operated the store with their daughters for 24 years.
Marge was an active member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava. She was also a member of PEO Chapter IH, Ava Lions Club, Gideons Auxillary and volunteered with Options Pregnancy and the American Heart Assoc.
Her parents and her brother James Billingsley preceded her in death.
Marge is survived by her husband Jim, her daughters and their spouses, Nancy & Kelly Walker, Cindy & Kevin Hogan and Angie & Jeff O’Dell; grandchildren, Kelsey Drochelman and John, and their children Bryan and Wyatt; Kaylor Walker and Meaghan and their children Karter and Kingston; Sean Walker and Katrina, and their children, Devin and Isabella; Ashley Garrett and Ryan, and their daughter Ellie; Spencer Richardson and Myndee, and their son Dean; Sam Richardson and fiancé Lauren Shadel; Parker O’Dell and Sidney, and Molly Ternes and Jonathan.
What can we say about Margie? She was a wonderful role model, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an incredible friend and there was never a dull moment, as she was always sassy and fun. She mastered every craft, as she loved to be creative. She loved to travel the world with Jim and explore God’s creations. She was her family’s biggest cheerleader and provided a never-ending source of love. Her passion for running Norman’s showed through her every day, as she adored working beside the love of her life, Jim. She helped countless kids find their class rings and prom dresses, and husbands find their last minute Christmas gifts. Her devotion to her family and friends was endless and the magical angel food cake, apple roll dessert, hot rolls, and bread pudding could make any gathering that much better. Her strong faith in Christ showed through her affection for life and others. She was one of a kind! She will be greatly missed but we are so thankful God let us have her for 90 years of love, laughter, and hugs!
Funeral services for Marge will be at Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. A Visitation will be will be prior to the service on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Spacek and Rev. Dick Bishop. Family requests memorials be made to Gideon’s International or the charity of choice.
