Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthFeb 15, 1925, Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas [26654]
DeathJul 31, 2015, Medina, Bandera County, Texas [26654]
BurialShady Grove Cemetery, 1293 County Road 4645, Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas [26654]
FatherWalter Samuel GERRINGER “GEARNER” (1882-1964)
Mother“Lee” Leona Jemima COSTON (1885-1963)
Obituary Online notes for Norma Jo (Spouse 1)
Norma J. Morris passed away on July 31, 2015, at the age of 90.
She was born in Winnsboro, Texas, to Walter and Leona Gearner on February 15, 1925, where she was raised and later moved to Houston, Texas, where she lived for most of her life. She worked as a pharmaceutical assistant in Houston for over 40 years. She moved to Medina, Texas in 2003 where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Norma was an avid hand quilter and quilted for people all over the world. She made many charitable contributions with her quilting including a quilt she made for the Houston Astros that raised over $10,000 for children with cancer. She received a letter of appreciation from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson for her contributions to many people in need including many baby quilts that were given to the hospitals for children born without families. She loved to read her Bible and did so daily. Her sense of humor and wit will be remembered by many.
She was preceded in death by 3 husbands; 6 brothers and sisters; son, Larry Cater. She is survived by her daughter, Debby Upchurch of Medina; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren of Houston along with her loving friend and companion Ken Upchurch of Medina.
Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel, Bandera, Texas. [26654]
She was born in Winnsboro, Texas, to Walter and Leona Gearner on February 15, 1925, where she was raised and later moved to Houston, Texas, where she lived for most of her life. She worked as a pharmaceutical assistant in Houston for over 40 years. She moved to Medina, Texas in 2003 where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Norma was an avid hand quilter and quilted for people all over the world. She made many charitable contributions with her quilting including a quilt she made for the Houston Astros that raised over $10,000 for children with cancer. She received a letter of appreciation from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson for her contributions to many people in need including many baby quilts that were given to the hospitals for children born without families. She loved to read her Bible and did so daily. Her sense of humor and wit will be remembered by many.
She was preceded in death by 3 husbands; 6 brothers and sisters; son, Larry Cater. She is survived by her daughter, Debby Upchurch of Medina; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren of Houston along with her loving friend and companion Ken Upchurch of Medina.
Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel, Bandera, Texas. [26654]