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Norma Brown Obituary

BROWN, NORMA AUDREY MINYARD, 73, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.

She was a retired assistant manager for the old South Central Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. After retiring she worked part time as a sales associate at Kentucky Korner for eighteen years. She was an avid UK fan attending every football and basketball game that her health would allow.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Vivian Minyard.

She is survived by her sister, Doris Jean Johnson; nephews, Stephen, Thomas and Jeffrey Johnson; nieces, Pamela Hollaway, Carol Johnson and Denise Spear; five great-nephews and six great-nieces; three great-great nephews and two great-great-nieces. She is also survived by her best friend Carol Wilson.

Her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr. with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens-West. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Rattermans.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or PETA Organization.

Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 23, 2012.
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Norma-It does not seem like a year. Christmas was your favorite.
I miss calling you and crying on your shoulder or just jabbering.
I know you are looking down and watching over all of us and waiting for us be together again.
Love you sweetpea. This livetime memory book is my Christmas present to you.
I know you and Mike are running around with Elvis.
Picture of Mike McGregor-Elvis' friend, Norma, Peggy Jenks and Paulette Kershner-Graceland,Memphis,Tennessee, circa 1982-84.
Love you sweetpea, Paulette

Paulette Kershner

December 19, 2013

It's been almost a year since you left us. Christmas season is especially painful for me this year knowing you aren't here. We always looked so forward to your card which was so special and to your peanut butter balls. You were and will remain a very dear friend who I'll never forget and am so blessed to have had you in my life all these years. God bless you. Linda

Linda Hunnicutt

December 18, 2013

Since football has started I find myself missing you more. We always spoke of the games both before and after and analyzed them. I miss you so very much and would give anything to have you here now, but in good health. You were such a special friend that I loved as a sister and miss you soo very much!

September 10, 2013

Thinking about you and wanting to call or email. Still can't believe you're gone! Missing you terribly. Love you still!

August 20, 2013

Memories of Norma..... I pretty much lost touch with all my Bell South buddies when I retired in '87... but we did have fun and shared a lot of good times while there. Knowing Norma as I did, I'm thinking about the many close friends that are missing her every day. I don't think I ever saw her when she was not joined at the hip with Carol. She will be missed. RIP.. Norma.

Kenny Buckner

March 12, 2013

Norma..I miss you terribly at Commonwealth Stadium..just not the same...Rest in Peace..I loved your Grand Prix with the horn that played "On ON U of K"...

Grover Sales

January 5, 2013

My dearest Norma, I feel so very Lucky to have had you as my Special Friend, I still find it so hard to believe that your gone, what a shock, when only the day before you passed I received a card saying you were hoping that 2013 was going to be better for both of us...I shall never forget you, we had such great times, our visit to Memphis etc., all memories I will forever hold dearly. Godbless you Norma.....you are loved so much by your beautiful family, and the many, many friends.....I Love You so much Norma.....always.....xxxxxxxx

Shirley Hughes

January 3, 2013

Norma, Norma, Norma! I'm in shock about your passing. You told me you were doing better and even sent a Christmas card and gift. When I didn't get your famous peanut butter balls, I knew something wasn't right. I love you like a sister and a piece of my heart is now gone. Who will I comisserate with now about UK and Vandy? We have so many precious memories of Elvis, derbies, phone co. business, my time your time and too many more to list. You are one very special lady who will never be forgotten and missed terribly. You were supposed to come down here to SW FL during the winter to escape the cold and snow. I'm so sorry that didn't happen. But just knowing you're no longer in pain is helpful.

Linda Hunnicutt

December 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I knew Ms. Brown from KY Korner & waiting on her at Okolona Post Office. Always enjoyed our chats & her love for UK. I asked her about a UK wind chime, store did not have any so when she found one at a flea market she picked it up for me. She was a very sweet, kind person.

Rowena Durrett

December 24, 2012

My prayers to all of you. Im so sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in Gods love. Brenda

Brenda Bodemann

December 24, 2012

I'm in shock. It seems just yesterday I was reading your email. We all are experiencing a void. You will be greatly missed. You gave too much of your heart to others. God speed, "Bernie" Griffis

December 23, 2012

You were my Memphis Buddy-be sure and Give Mike Mcgregor and Elvis a big kiss for me. You were always there with a shoulder for me to cry on. Love you dearly my Ma Bell sister. Paulette Voyles Kershner

Paulette Kershner

December 23, 2012

RIP "Aunt Norma". I'll think of you everytime I eat a peanut butter ball.

Stacy Hicks

December 23, 2012

RIP Norma you fought long and hard. I know heaven has gained another Angel because you were an Angel here on earth! Love ya~

Regana Hunt

December 23, 2012

Your pain is now gone and you have joined the Angels. Rest in peace my dear dear friend. I will miss you every day of my life but I am so greatful to have had you in it.

Carol Wilson

December 23, 2012

Rest in Peace Norma. You will be missed greatly. Enjoyed working with you, you helped me alot! Love, Judy

Judith Burkart

December 23, 2012

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