Norma Jasken

Jasken
Norma Jean Johnson Jasken, age 75, of Houston, Texas, formerly of McComb and Vaughan, Mississippi, was called home by the Lord September 23, 2011. At her side was her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert J. Jasken.
Norma was born in Mississippi, October 21, 1935 the oldest child to Maybelle Dixon Johnson and Thomas Upton Johnson of Vaughan, Mississippi, both deceased.
She is survived by her husband Robert, twin daughters Karen Burke and her husband Johnny, Victoria Jenkins and her husband Paul, son Robert Jasken and wife Mischelle, son David Jasken and his beloved Judy, sister Gloria Peitz and her husband Gary, brothers Thomas Johnson and his wife Nita and Clark Johnson. Also surviving her is sister-in-law Kathy Mercord.
Norma Jean was a doting, loving grandmother and is survived also by her precious grandchildren Taylor Gibson, Ashley Gibson, Blake Jasken, Morgan Jasken, Brady Nails and Abigail Nails. They were her pride and joy.
Norma attended Mississippi State College for Women (The W) and met the love of her life, her partner and husband Bob while he was attending flight school at Columbus AFB. They were married in Vaughan, Mississippi and were later stationed at Elgin Air Force Base. Upon returning to Mississippi, Norma was an active member of the McComb Garden Club where she is noted to have chartered the first Junior Garden Club of Mississippi, The Busy Bees, still in existence today, as was a Chairman of the Azalea Trail. In addition she was an avid member of the Junior League of McComb.
One of Norma's delights in her professional career was being the Preschool Director at Mangum Oaks Baptist Church. The children loved her and she loved them more. While living in Houston Norma owned a successful business, Ms. Tex, an accessory and design shop known to many. Bob and Norma are lifetime members of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo serving on numerous committees over the past 23 years.
Norma was a long-time member of Houston's First Baptist Church and Tallowood Baptist Church of Houston. During her time at Houston's First Baptist, she and Bob were directors of the Cornerstone Class and a member of the choir. Norma and Bob were also involved in mission work through the church sponsoring many mission trips and churches throughout the country.
Known for her social grace, Norma planned many of the social activities at Houston's First Baptist. She never met a stranger. She was a gifted hostess and put those skills to work for many organizations. Later in life Bob and Norma enjoyed traveling around the world and being with their extensive family and friends.
The family is grateful for the many years of happiness and love she brought to them. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and caring grandmother. She will be missed by all.
A memorial service is to be conducted at 11 o'clock in the morning on Thursday the 29th of September, in the Morris Chapel at Houston's First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway in Houston. Immediately following, the family is to greet friends during a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
Interment will take place on Saturday the 1st of October 11 o'clock in the morning at Black Jack Cemetery in Vaughan, Mississippi under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home, Yazoo City, MS. A reception will follow at Black Jack Church.
In lieu of customary remembrances, donations may be directed to Houston's First Baptist Church Missions, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston 77024 and a scholarship program close to the families heart, The Sean Giroir Memorial Fund, Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Suite 206, Houston, 77024.
Romans 8:28 and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called to his purpose.