Birth date: May 18, 1934 Death date: Aug 24, 2011
Norma Jean Ruby Bell passed away peacefully on August 24, 2011 in Palo Alto, CA after a long and courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on May 18, 1934, Norma was as one of nine children raised by Merle Hugh Lyon and Mary Read Obituary
Norma you were the light that brought us all together. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthdays you would open up your home and make everyone feel welcome. Your grace and warmth will be miss but never forgotten. Your spirit will forever live in those that know and love you. I�m thankful that my children had the opportunity to grow up knowing such a vibrant loving Grammy. We love you Norma Jean.##imported-begin##Tina Bell##imported-end##
When I first met my cousin Norma Jean I was staying with my Grandmother, Norma Jean’s Mother’s sister, Mae Mable, during my Easter Vacation. She had just recently given birth to Kenny (he was 2 or 3 months old) and was staying with my Grandmother. I was probably around 9 years old.It was during that visit with my Grandparents and meeting Norma Jean that I experienced for the first time in my life “True Love”. Ken came to visit her and their son Kenny and their unconditional love “Lite Up The Sky”. My Barbie dolls became Norma Jean and Ken because of the love I felt they had for each other. Their love never ended it just going on, and on. How blesssed Aunt Norma and Ken were/are to have shared this beautiful connection that not everyone in life gets to experience. I witnessed this love as a little girl and will always remember the special memory of “Love” that I saw between Norma Jean and Ken!God Bless You Norma Jean & Ken – True Love Never DiesDeborah Haller (Mary Louise’s Daughter)##imported-begin##Deborah Haller##imported-end##
I always admired Norma’s strength and the value placed on family.##imported-begin##Tracy Zollinger##imported-end##
Your beautiful smile, love and kindness will be missed dearly. I have wonderful memories with you and the family that I have always cherished and always will. You’ve touched many hearts…. We thank you for being you.Your one of a kind missy. Love you always, forever and ever.##imported-begin##Jeri L. Valdez (Shackelford)##imported-end##
I met Ken and Norma Jean when I served with Ken on the USS Wiltsie, stationed at Treasure Island. She and Ken took me under there wing like so many others. There was always a home there, no matter what. Norma Jean, like Ken were wonderful mentors and always underscored that family was always the key element. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life and iI treasure the times we had. I know that she treated me like one of her son’s because once she was going to put me over her knee and spank me! I had shown up at thier door step unanounced in my Navy whites. When i worked with Ken i was a First Class Machinist Mate. I made chief and then went LDO and made ensign. I wanted to surprise Ken and Norma Jean about the promotion and thus showed up in whites. Unbenownst to me was that Ken was deployed and her was a Naval officer at the door, early in the morning, unnounced. Norma Jean answered the door and she appeared to be shaken and said, “Oh My God, What has happened??!! I said i got promoted and she about hit me! She thought something had happened to Ken and was bracing for the worst! After a good lashing she did like she always did, gave me a huge hug, told me how much i meant to her and that if i ever did that again to her i would be dead meat!” I never arrived unnounced in uniform again! She was such a wonderful lady and one of my adopted Moms! Love you Norma Jean- FCL##imported-begin##Frank C. Leach##imported-end##
Beautiful both inside and out, Aunt Norma will be greatly missed!! I always loved their visits to Alabama. May she rest in peace and may you all find peace with her passing.Thoughts and prayers to you all!!!##imported-begin##Janice Williams Long##imported-end##
Norma the day I came out of the Bank and walked into you,that was the day we came together with a love that has lasted for a life time. We had two great Sons, Kenneth JR AND Garth you were a great stepmother. With love for Sharon and Kimberly, We have great grand (seven ) The two great grand sons are the best.##imported-begin##Kenneth G.Bell##imported-end##
Norma will be missed by all the Amigos! We send our deepest sympathy to all of you! Norma always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around.Another song that makes us think of Norma is Kenny Rogers, “She’ll Always Be A Lady”.Sending our love and prayers at this difficult time! God Bless!##imported-begin##Bruce & Jan Watson##imported-end##
I am signing this for my Mom Vanita (Lyon) Collins. I am Vanita’s daughter.We both send our condolences on the passing of Norma Bell. God Blessyou and your family.Love, Dixie (Collins)FlynnAnd Vanita (Lyone) Collins##imported-begin##Dixie Flynn##imported-end##
If roses grow in heaven Lord , please pick a bunch for me.Place them in Aunt Norma’s arms and tell her there from me.Tell her that I love her Lord and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.Love and prayers to all of youGod’s PeaceBeverly##imported-begin##Beverly Lyon##imported-end##
