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1937
DIED
2025
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Norma Smith Obituary
Norma graduated from Green Forest High School in 1955.
June 9, 1956, Norma June married her lifelong sweetheart, Jewell Frank Smith of Carrollton, AR. Norma June remained a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Green Forest, AR. She is survived by Jewell, her daughters Katrina Ervin and husband Michael, Cindy Smith; grandchildren Dion Linz and wife Sherri, Andrea Ratzlaff, Sarah Ervin, Justin Linz and wife Jessica; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carrolton Cemetery with Bro. Van Edwards officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Aspen Linz Foundation , C/o CS Bank, PO Box 830, Berryville, AR 72616, Carrollton Cemetery or the Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries, 9701 W Markham St, Little Rock 72205. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelsons Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc.2025
Family Genealogy Footnote:
Norma is preceded in death by her parents Norman F. and Oleta Reid, brother Doyle Reid, sister Shirley Milligan, grand-son-in-law, Thomas A Ratzlaff, and great-grandson Aspen D. Linz.
Norma June will be remembered with a smile by her living grandchildren:
Grandchildren: Dion D. Linz, Andrea N. Linz Ratzlaff, Sarah K. Ervin, Justin P. Linz
Great-Grandchildren: Bailey Dotson, Barrett Ratzlaff, Eve Linz, Sepp Ratzlaff, Jonah Linz, Sofia Ratzlaff, Journey Linz, Jovi Linz.
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Traven Steele, Liam Steele, Gemma Steele
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JH
March 10, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and prayers to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she is at peace with God at her side.
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