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1916
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2011
Ruth Normand Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth "Granny" Normand, 94, of Alexandria, was born December 20, 1916 and passed away Friday, January 7, 2011.
There are really just not enough words to describe the person she was to so many of the special lives she touched and the amazing lives that touched hers. Granny loved life, and her life was an extraordinary one.
For those who met Granny, know they met one of the most special, loving, supportive souls that has forever touched their hearts. She truly was the most loving, supportive, compassionate person to all those, whose lives she touched, and who touched hers. And there have been so many. Granny was a Guardian Angel on this earth and a rock of support, love and strength to everyone she met. She spent a large portion of her life working and caring for children at Pinecrest State School and the day care at Horseshoe Baptist church, and she always loved working with children.
Granny was an incredible pianist who filled a room with magic when she played. She was an excellent athlete, particularly enjoying tennis when she was young. She was a lover of all animals, especially her cats. She would never turn away a stray animal (or person)! When you met Granny, her heart stayed with you and your heart stayed with her. She was such a loving, giving, compassionate soul who just lit up a room with her smile and her spirit!
She was so full of joy, optimism and strength to everyone she met. She had so many close friends that she adored and that also adored her. She will be so terribly missed by all of us, whose lives she touched, but her spirit will stay with us forever.
Granny was such a strong lady, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a most treasured friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Normand, Sr., and her loving children, daughter, Ginger Normand Schroeder, Henry M. "Bootsie" Normand, Jr. and Michael "Mike" Normand.
She is survived by so many family members and amazing friends that came into and touched her incredibly special life. Her two sisters, Regina Kruse and Ann Normand (husband, Hoffard "Buzzy" Normand); granddaughters, Mimi Spruiell (husband, Joe Spruiell) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Molly Lintott Alvarado of Houston, Texas and her great-grandchildren, Michael and Alyssa Alvarado. By nieces, Sue-Q Baum (husband, Jimmy) and Angie Fain (husband, William), and their children, John and Mary Stella Kruse, and their children; by her great nieces, Elizabeth Tranchina, Kristie Adame (husband, Mark) and their children, and great-nephew, John Paul Tranchina. Granny is also survived by her three special friends, Jayne Blackman, Debbie Story and Chris Arny, as well as her cat, Junior, who was her hero and so many other special family members and friends that touched her heart, too many to list (but you know who you are)!
We know our Granny would want to thank every single wonderful person who has helped her and has been there for her during her life.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2011 and from 11 a.m. until time of service Monday at John Kramer & Son.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Hoffard "Buzzy" Normand, John Kruse, Andrew "Red" Schroeder, Chris Arny, Cliff Miller, Mike Deville, Dick Blackman and Leonard Johnston.
Honorary Pallbearers Jerry Honigman, Mark Ivy, Joe Spruiell and Kevin Alvarado.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, please feel free to make donations in Memory of Granny to D.A.W.G.S. (www.dawgsntexas.com), or B.A.R.K. (www.barkdogrescue.org), or the charity of your choice, as Granny was just such a giving and loving person.
Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at [email protected].
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Ruth Normand
Gerald wallace
January 3, 2026
still missed an dearly loved
Haley MacFarlane
April 6, 2024
Still miss you Granny Mike!! Love your Haley cakes!!
Linnette Abshire
January 13, 2011
What a beautiful example of a life well lived. Granny lived life to it's fullest. She will always have a special place in my heart. Molly, Debbie, Chris and Janie You are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel blessed to have shared these last couple of weeks with granny, the twinkle in her eye when I walked in her room, She made me laugh with her humor. She was an amazing lady.
January 13, 2011
Ruth has earned her place in heaven. I am glad she is reunited with her loving family. My days at her home were wonderful, full of love and fun. May God bless her family and friends who loved her so much.
Judy Wild LaCour
PCH class of 59
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Susan Arceneaux
January 10, 2011
I was blessed to have Aunt Ruth come into my life about six years ago. From the first time I entered her home, she welcomed me with open arms as though we had known each other for years. She was one of the most caring, loving, generous, people I have ever met. I will miss my periodic visits with her, the twinkle in her eyes, her cards and notes, and most of all her lust for life despite the challenges she faced.
Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how special Aunt Ruth was to you. She loved and cared for you very much and will certainly watch over you from her place in heaven.
January 10, 2011
Sincere condolences to all of the family and friends of precious "Granny" who indeed touched so many. May this beloved Normand family be rejoicing in Heaven together without illness or pain--only the eternal joy of God"s love. People like Mrs. Normand are an example for all of us to follow! Sincerely, Nona Ramsauer-Arthur--PCH'59
Connie & Randy Turner
January 10, 2011
Granny Norman was an integral part of our lives and the lives of our children during our ministry at Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church. Her light here will be missed, but we know she is enjoying her family reunion in Heaven!
Rusty Sharp
January 10, 2011
Mimi and Molly, I remember when you visited with us in "homemaking" at Pinecrest. I loved your granny. She was like another mother to me. We are praying for your families. Rusty Sharp
The Knoepps
January 9, 2011
The Knoepp family sends their thoughts and prayers to the Normand family (and extended family of friends) during this difficult time. Granny was an amazing person, and we are all lucky to have known her.
Leise Knoepp
January 9, 2011
The Knoepp family sends its thoughts and prayers to the Normand family (and extended family of friends) during this difficult time. Granny was amazing person, and we are all lucky to have known her.
Cliff and Rebecca
January 9, 2011
Mimi and Molly, Granny was such a wonderful example for us to follow of grace, kindness, strength and fun under the most dire circumstances. She will always have our heart. We love the way she nurtured the spirit of a generation of young men in Alexandria when it wasn't really socially acceptable to do so. She is our hero. We will really miss her. Cliff and Rebecca Austin
Kerry Coman
January 9, 2011
Mimi & Molly....I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Granny. I am thinking and praying for you both and hope that the thought of her reuniting with your mom brings you both comfort. Their smiles must be a mile wide. Love and Hugs. Kerry
Janet Forest
January 9, 2011
She has gone to be with her husband and children. Oh what a reunion!! we will miss you Granny!
Mimi and Joe Spruiell
January 9, 2011
We love you with all our hearts, Granny! And miss you more than words can say. We can hear your joyful piano music coming down from heaven! Have fun up there, you've earned it.
Thanks for all everything you've done for us -- the adventures, the laughs, the celebrations, the quality-time, the unconditional love, and endless support.
You will always be the World's Greatest Granny!!!
Gerald wallace
January 9, 2011
She was a very special and wonderful lady. A smile even when things were difficult.
jennifer tanberg
January 9, 2011
What a wonderful soul and amazing, special lady who will be truly missed.
January 9, 2011
Buzzy and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a wonderful person and lived a very full life.
Sug Grant
Sharlyn Hughston
January 9, 2011
Granny is one of a kind, such a special lady! She shared so much love with so many people (and animals). She was an awesome Granny for Mimi and Molly and many other people including me. She will be dearly missed I hope all the wonderful memories you shared with Granny will be in your heart forever!
love, Sharlyn (Hughston)
Randy McCain
January 9, 2011
The employees of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 would like to express our condolences to the Norman family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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