Norma-Sowell-Obituary

Norma Lee Sowell

Wichita, Kansas

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Sowell, Norma Lee (Van Diest, Mullen), 88, died Dec. 7, 2011. A retired elementary music educator and former piano teacher, she is preceded in death by her parents, John and Amanda Van Diest; sisters Freda, Helen, Beatrice, Rose Marie and Elaine. Norma is survived by her children, Anne McCartor,...

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I just found out about Norma's passing & am sorry that we didn't give our condolences sooner. I'm soo sorry for your loss & am going to miss seeing her working in her garden. Our prayers are with you & don't hesitate to ask if there's anything that we can do for you, even if it's just someone to lend an ear to.

Our condolences to Norma's entire family. She was an exceptional person in so many ways and it was a pleasure to know her through the extended family.

Sorry for your loss,Norma was my neighbor for a number of years. I don't know if you remember Aunt Zoe Short. She was my Mother,we lived across the street in Prairie View. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Danny Short

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Thanks to all of you who cared to leave a note here.
It is comforting.
Norma died with dignity and grace.
Please feel free to contact me at:
[email protected]
Thanx again...
c. chris

Norma was one of the best people I ever met.

When I think of Norma, I think of a gruff older lady with a heart of gold. She taught my children Dan, Christie, Joey and Justin Shurtz at Emerson and piano at her home. They were blessed with a teacher who loved music and life. Enjoy your herb garden with the Angels... God bless you

Norma was my music teacher at Emerson and also my piano teacher, she was great at it. No wonder she was president of the Piano Teachers Association! I always think of her when I see a piano. I hadn't seen Norma in many years, but it appears that she had just as much influence on those around her in her later years as she did when I knew her in my childhood years. What a blessing she was to so many :-)

Norma was my piano teacher from 1975 through about 1981. I learned so much from her and will miss her greatly!

I'll miss Norma. I always enjoyed seeing her at the meetings and in the neighborhod.