Betty Ann Norman's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Betty Ann Norman, age 80 of rural Charleston, entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 15, 2016 while at Hilltop Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at noon on Tuesday at the funeral chapel with Pastor Scott Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Baptist Children's Home located near Carmi, Illinois. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or services, or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Betty was born in Concord, New Hampshire on May 9, 1936 to the late Lorie E. and Charlotte (Kreugel) White. She married Herbert A. Norman in New London, Connecticut on February 4, 1954 and they have lovingly cherished and celebrated 62 years of marriage. In addition to Herb she leaves two daughters, Gail Romine and Linda Norman and two grandsons, Trey Romine and Chris Norman, all of Charleston. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Donald White. Betty was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Charleston before assuming the role of Office Manager for her husband's business, Herb's Appliance Service. As a woman of faith, Betty was a member of Salisbury Church in Charleston. As an avid quilter she enjoyed sharing her hobby and quilting skills with other women in her quilting groups. Betty loved nature and received great joy in watching the many birds that frequented her well filled feeders, especially her favorite hummingbirds. She also enjoyed snapping photos of the woodland animals that visited around her home, listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean waves and the songbirds, and was an avid reader. It was Betty's family which gave her the most joy. Together they created many fond memories during numerous camping and fishing trips. Betty possessed a kind heart and was loving and generous to others. She was a wife, mother and grandmother whose unconditional love and support was appreciated as she always placed the needs of her family first. She will be missed by her friends and family who loved her dearly.Click to view Family Memorial Video. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, December 20, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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