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Norma McKay Obituary

McKay, Norma Jean (Plymell), died peacefully at her daughter's home in Kansas City on November 30, 2009, and has arrived at her mansion, just over the hilltop. Survivors include her three daughters: Dana (James) Haskins of Hayden, CO, Susan (David) Eastman of Wichita, and Betsy (Cabot) Sweeney of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Brock, Nathan, and Kelly Eastman, Isaac, Aaron and Aubree Haskins, and Jonathan, Benjamin, Andrew, Sally, and Abigail Sweeney; great-grandchildren, Camille and Vincent; brother, Charles Plymell of Cherry Valley, NY; and sisters, Mary Sue Solorio of Yucaipa, CA, and Dorothy Andrews of Escondido, CA. A memorial celebration will be 11 a.m., Sat., Dec. 12, First Evangelical Free Church, Wichita. Memorials to: KPTS, 320 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67203, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2009.

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December 10, 2009

Abundant blessings to all the family. I never had the honor of meeting Norma, yet knowing Betsy, she must have been a wonderful woman and mother.

Tim and Family

Joan Olmsted

December 8, 2009

Norma was one of my favorite neighbors at Sandpiper Bay. She was always such a pleasure to vist with. I have missed her and am holding her and her family in my prayers at this time.

December 7, 2009

Ladies, I do miss your mother!
Samantha

December 7, 2009

I enjoyed meeting Norma when she visited on Roosevelt Street. I offer my condolences to you, Susan and Betsy, and to all of your family members. I will be praying for your consolation, and that she may rest in peace.

Vicki Weldon, Wichita, KS

Colleen Lyon

December 7, 2009

Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Byron Gibson

December 7, 2009

Dana, Susie, & Betsy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Erin Wheeler

December 7, 2009

Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was truly an amazing person! If there is anything we can do, please let us know!
Erin and Brian Wheeler

Misty Brown

December 5, 2009

Betsy...it was my pleasure getting to meet your mother as I admitted her into our hospice services. I am sorry to hear she has passed. May you be at peace knowing a special guardian angel is now watching over you and your family.

Misty Brown

Tammy Butler

December 4, 2009

What an honor to have spent time with this beautiful lady! She was a sweetheart! God Bless you and your family. You, Rose are my hero and have so touched my life........ and inspired me..... I hope to talk to you soon - you're in my prayers. Love ya - Tammy.

December 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you journey through this very emotional time. Vickie Meyer, Wichita KS

December 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you journey through this very emotional time. Vickie Meyer (Wichita, KS)

December 3, 2009

Dear Betsy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God grant you strength, peace, and comfort as you grieve. You were able to give your mom such a wonderful gift as her caregiver and that is so very special. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Jeanette Miller Shawnee, Kansas

Jeri (Beat) Jordan

December 3, 2009

Betsy, Susie, Dana and all of the family-
What a character your mom was! I remember my lunches with her when I used to go over and visit her occasionally when I worked at Friends and she'd fix me a REAL lunch. :) I'm sure you are recounting good family memories during this time of great loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and better than that, you are held in the palm of God's gracious and loving hand. And so is your mom. Love, Jeri

Miriam Shambach

December 3, 2009

Betsy, Susie, and families,
I will be praying for you during this difficult time. May God the Father, be your strength and comfort as you walk this new journey without your beloved Mother. And, may your memories be sweet :).

renee becka

December 3, 2009

Our prayers go out to you and your family as you grieve. What a blessed thing you were able to do for your mother, to give her your care and love. God go with you.

December 3, 2009

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope peace finds you during this difficult time.
-Amber Brown (Kansas City, MO)

Amber Brown

December 3, 2009

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope peace finds you during this difficult time.

Darlene Schuman

December 3, 2009

Sorry for your lost.

Denise Canaday

December 3, 2009

Betsy , I'am sorry for your loss.We miss you and hold you in prayer.

Roxie Powell

December 3, 2009

I only met Norma Jean once while I rented from Charley on Stadium Drive in Wichita, circa 1959. She was so gracious to me, despite my uncertainty regarding my Methodism, that I found her to be delightful. Roxie Powell

Kacey Hobson

December 3, 2009

Dear Betsy and all your family, Thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

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