Marla Kay Norman, 43, a loving daughter, sister, and friend, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007.
Service: Her journey on this earth may have ended Dec. 1, 2007, but a celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, 5725 Colleyville Blvd.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marla's memory to the Make a Wish Foundation or Nexxus Recovery. http://www.marlakaynorman.com.
Raised on a cotton farm, Marla was born July 16, 1964, in Tahoka. With her parents and two younger brothers, she made many friends growing up in Plains. After moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she became one of only a few women to enter the challenging wholesale automobile business that would span over 20 years. Her love for travel and adventurous spirit led her to a passion for fly fishing, scuba diving, camping and exploring the great outdoors. Marla had a love for cats, an electric smile and music in her heart. She was truly blessed with an incredible singing voice and was a self-taught guitarist. Marla's strength of character and unyielding optimism helped sustain her through a tough battle against a rare, incurable cancer.
Survivors: Friend and companion, Mary Ann Mitchell; father and stepmother, Wendell and Sheila Norman; mother, Mary Jane McCord; brothers, Chris Norman and wife, Linda, and John Norman and wife, Christine; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.
9 comments:
Having grown up in Tahoka and then moving away to go to college I lost track of many people, Marla being one of them. My aunt Lynda kept our family informed on the happenings in your family. It is with great sadness that my family and I heard about your loss. I have many fond memories of Marla when we were kids (and even a very old "film" of a birthday party). Marla's family and friends will be in our prayers as you go through the grieving process and celebrate her life.
Sincerely,
Melinda Terry
Marla will always have a special place in my heart. Our Mom's were very good friends so we grew up together, I had tons of fun with her and her family. Some of my best childhood memories are of Marla: playing Barbies with Marla, riding horses, trips to Fort McKavett and Del Rio, always having a blast no matter what we did. I recently came across some old pictures of us at Jeffrey's birthday party with Mary Jane dressed up as a clown, just one of many good memories. Marla was of course very popular in school - the perfect blend of beauty queen, musician, and comedian. Her life is truly one to celebrate as she touched so many people in a positive way.
I have always had and always will have alot of love in my heart for her and know that she is at peace now after her long struggle. Much love and prayers for her family as well.
Love,
Christy Barron
" One in a million you"
Marla was a very special person,and meant a lot to me and everyone she came in contact with.She was a very caring and loving person.She was loved by everone.I Feel I was truly blessed to have known her.I love her and and will miss her a great deal. she has always been in my prayers and always will be.May the lord be with her,and her family and friends. Love,Roy Glassey
Marla was that rare person who made the ordinary blossom into the extraordinary by virtue of her personality. Although we live in Vermont and rarely had the opportunity to visit the Texas relatives, each visit left us with a greater love and respect for Marla. From a young girl on her white horse, to the performing artist with the beautiful voice and into the incredible heroine that she was in the end, Marla has touched us in many ways and will remain an inspiration to us all. Our hearts are grieving for the family that is left behind. Love to you from Vermont.
My heart is so sad at the loss of this truly amazing woman. Growing up in Plains I have such fun memories of Marla. When she got her big white horse that she loved and being able to go riding with Marla, even when the horse ran with me through the clothes line and cut my face. Climbing the water tower late one crazy night. The 8 track tape of the Beach Boys and riding in the MG Midget. Marla inspired all she was around and I only wish that we could have seen each other over the years. She will not return to us but we will oneday join her. I am certain that she is singing at the feet of God. My heart and prayers are with each of you. God bless you. Terri(Dunn)Arthur
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Norman family. It has been a blessing to have known you. It is true that God always needs angels.
How very sad to learn of your loss. I have sweet memories of Marla, Melissa and Betty Jay, and remember so fondly the incredible creativity of Mary Jane. My prayers will be for peace and comfort for all of her family in the coming days. Love, Dayne (Bacon) Otto
I can not begin to express what my “big sister” Marla has meant in my life. I grew up with Chris and Marla (our parents were best friends). I have so many fond memories of her and the happy childhood I had spending time in Plains and Fort McKavett. On trips with the Normans I learned to ride a horse, ride a motorcycle, shoot a gun, fish, drive a boat, spit, cuss, sneak out, skinny dip and all the other things that are fun in life. In Plains with Chris and Marla I kissed my first girl (not Marla, but I always wished it was), had my first run-in with the law and stayed up all night to see a sunrise. I look back on my childhood and it amazes me how much fun we had as kids. Without Marla and Chris my childhood would have been a drag! (No offense mom, Lubbock was nice, but we just got away with more around Wendell and Mary Jane.)
As often happens, I drifted away from my two childhood friends. But over the last few weeks I can’t quit thinking about what a blessing it was to have such wonderful friends in my youth. I hope my children have a Marla and Chris in their lives. The stories I have and the memories I treasure will be with me forever. Marla will always be with me. Chris, Mary Jane and Wendell – I love you all more than you will ever know.
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