December 11, 1931 - August 8, 2020
Born on Dec 11th , 1931 in Paradise, Texas she was the youngest daughter of 8 children, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Norma spent most of her youth in Texas. World War 2 was breaking out and the family moved West to California. This is where Norma finished her youth. As a young woman Norma married, divorced and on her own sent two daughters to Catholic school, bought a home, worked as head clerk of GEM. These were milestones for a woman in that era.
“On Blueberry Hill” Norma met the love of her life, Hoyt Statham. They brought two families together Norma with Jennifer and Cindy. Hoyt with Randy, Mike, and Patti. Norma and Hoyt, both worked at Emby’s Foods and eventually bought out the grocery store and changed the name to Hoyt Foods.
Retired at 50 nothing made her happier than having their family near. Together Norma and Hoyt enjoyed traveling with the Good Sam’s club, fishing, golfing, gambling and playing cards with family and friends. When Hoyt died, she remained a strength and comfort to the family they had built. Norma loved being active. In addition to the things Norma had enjoyed with Hoyt she added to her circle of friends by engaging in other activities, Bunco, Red Hats, Tai Chi and going to plays.
The last remaining years of her life was enhanced by her caregiver Alishia, she was a dear friend and companion. This cannot end without mentioning her love for her doggie bear that though stinky brightened her days. Norma enjoyed staying as active as she could until she fell asleep in death peacefully on 8/8/2020 leaving behind a beautiful legacy of loving memories.
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