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Norma J. Brenner

Norma Brenner Obituary

MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — Norma J. (Hargett) Brenner, 77, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, surrounded by her loved ones at Deaconess Hospice Care Center. She was born August 26, 1931, in Evansville.

Norma was a member of St. Paul's UCC-West. She loved bingo, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed attending the "Recycled Teenagers" luncheons each month with old high school friends.

Norma was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brooke Medcalf; sisters, Lois Freo and Millie Brenner; and brother, Jim Ballard.

She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Michael (Holly), Kenneth (Debbie), Andy (Peggy), and Chris (Joni) Hargett; grandchildren, Shane Grimes, Seth, Leah, and Joey Hargett, Nicole Kraft, and Marie Penhale; great-grandchild, Aidan Kraft; and brothers, Carl "Buddy" and David Ballard.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Deaconess Hospice Care Center for their loving care of Norma.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Alexander Memorial Park Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, with reception to follow at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, Evansville, IN 47715 or Deaconess Hospice Center, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.

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Published by Courier Press on Jul. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Norma Brenner

11 Entries

Sharon Carr

August 4, 2009

I was 9 years old when Norma
married my brother Bob. Even
though she had 3 brothers and
2 sisters, she had to be over-
whelmed by the Hargett family.
But she finally learned how to
get a word in once in awhile.
She knew very little about cooking or baking but Mom took
her under her wing and she was
an eager learner. She and Bob
rented an old farmhouse out near our farm with woodstoves
and worn out linoleum floors.
She would scrub and wax those
floors and when all her chores
were done, she came to our house and helped Mom with what-ever needed to be done. She told about one time she was so
proud of a cake she had baked
in a woodstove. The kitchen being small, she put it on the
nearest chair. She went to do
something else while the cake
cooled and when she returned, she accidently sat down on her
cake. We all got a good laugh
and so did she. I lived and worked around Norma for nearly 30yrs. She watched me grow up and was always supportive and never critized anything I did.
I loved her like big sister. I
know she will be missed by her
four sons and their families.
I have not seen her nearly as
much in the last 40 years but
I always looked forward to visiting with her when I had the chance. Sharon Hargett Carr

Jim and Susan Hargett

July 22, 2009

The warm, beautiful messages in this guest book must bring a great deal of comfort and pride to those who knew and loved Norma. She was a remarkable woman, but she was taken from us before she had a chance to fight for her life. She dealt with her death in the same way she lived her life, with dignity and grace.
Nikki offered some powerful advice in her guest book entry ... and if we all live by Norma's example, the world surely will be a better place.
Our deep sympathy to all who are grieving in their loss,

Rhonda Gibson-Wilson

July 11, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Norma's passing. How she managed to put up with all of us kids growing up always amazed me. I'll remeber her sweet smile and never ending patience with all manner of life. The bond between mother and child is what gives us all continuity but some how we carry on. My sympathy to all of her loved ones.
Namaste, Norma.

Ty & Becky Kaisler

July 8, 2009

Many fond memories of Norma. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kenneth, Shane, Seth, Leah, and all of her family.

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John & Janice Russell

July 7, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Nicole (Nikki) Kraft

July 6, 2009

Grandma Norma was one of the most generous and kind people I've ever known. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren and without her, I don't know where I'd be today. I'll miss her dearly. I will, however, always carry her example of unconditional love in my heart. May she rest in peace.

Melissa Crowe Schopfer

July 6, 2009

Norma was like an adopted grandma to me - I have known Marie since junior high and have so many fond memories of going to Norma's house for french toast or breakfast sandwiches and TV. She was always there to cheer us on at our swim meets and to see us off for our school dances. She's a wonderful and genuine person that I feel so lucky to have known. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family in this tough time.

Carol Hargett

July 6, 2009

Norma always gave of herself & her time like no-one else I've known. She loved her boys & grandchildren immensly. Norma would never give it a second thought when one of her grandchildren would ask her to run them to a game, a practice, or a friends house. Even at the latest hours of the evening or earliest hours of the morning. She loved fixing french toast, breakfast sandwiches & muffins for them before school. She looked forward each morning to getting up early and sitting with them at the top of Hargett Lane until the school bus arrived. She didn't do these things just a few years, but for as many years as it took, until they would drive to school themselves. She put up with the whines & complaints of the early mornings, and the "I don't want to be late's" of the birthday parties & ballgames. And she never complained. She loved going to swim meets & cheer competitions, and wouldn't miss them for anything. And I will have to say that their many success's in life, values, & morals were greatly influenced by their grandmothers continuous dedication, love, & role modeling throughout the years. I'm so proud to say that I knew her well, & she was my children's grandmother.

Debra Nichol

July 6, 2009

Norma was a very special lady to many. She was a second "grandma" to so many children at Carol's daycare and a second "mom" to Carol for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family she was close to and so proud of. Rest in Peace Norma.

Drew Penhale

July 5, 2009

Norma was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met. She never said a bad thing about any body. I so greatful for the time I had with her. I see a lot of her in my wife, Marie. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

John Willis

July 5, 2009

The Hargett Family, Sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I always enjoyed talking to your mom, she was a very fine lady. You all have my deepest sympathy.

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