Mary Magdalene Norval, 66, was born October 4, 1942, in Butler to Edward and Stella Irene Lukenbill Elliott. She passed away June 26, 2009, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs after several years of declining health.
On May 9, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to John Edward Norval. Most of their married life was spent in the greater El Dorado Springs area. John Edward and Mary moved into El Dorado Springs seven years ago.
Mary was preceded in death by one son, Joe Dean Norval; and a sister, Tudy Brown.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John Edward Norval, of the home; one daughter, Letta Collins - Kansas City; one son, Julian (John Norval III) – Butler; one brother - Ed Elliott and wife, Fannie; one sister, Edith Cartwright and husband, Ed; a daughter-in-law, Norma Norval; and grand angels including - Stephanie, Kenny Jr., Steven, Gary Julian, Shaun, Debbie, Jessica, Brandi, Michael and Patrick; great grand angels include - Kayne, Chase, Aryanna, Ariel, Kyler, Alisia, Caydon, Allisa, Cameron, Heaven, Malachi, Keira, Brook, Abbie, Anr`ey, Christian and Layla; and several nieces and nephews.
She will be missed by all. She will always be in our memories and our hearts.
Mom never turned anyone away. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a hug or a meal or a place to lay their head. Mom was the most loving and caring person God blessed the earth with.
Her heart and ears were always open. With a hug and a soft piece of advise she could fix all of our problems. We will miss those hugs. Guess God needed her hugs for now.
Services were held Monday, June 29, in Sheldon Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Norval officiating. Lori Norval sang Amazing Grace and I’ll Fly Away. Casketbearers were Marty McGee, Miah Rifenburg, Nick Bullard, Elmer Sharer Gary Norval and Harold Johnson.
Interment was in Pleasant Springs Cemetery under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
