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Norma Blum Obituary
Norma had a zest for life and enjoyed spending time with her family, her many friends and her beloved dog, Cooper. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, crocheting, music, dancing and going on cruises.
Norma is preceded in death by husband Cdr. Brandon B. Blum, sister Barbara Stokes, brother Pete Garrison and granddaughter Jamie Gatewood; she is survived by daughters Linda (Mike) Lapresi of Tucker, GA, Kim Gatewood of Lilburn, GA, Hope Spetnagel of Yukon, OK; stepdaughters Kirsten Blum of Mount Rainer, MD, Katrina (Andrew) Tomlinson of Amisville, VA; grandsons Chase (Melissa) Gatewood of Alpharetta, GA, Stuart Brown of Lilburn, GA, Ryan (Lindsey) Spetnagel of Yukon, OK, Dustin (Jessica) Lapresi of Alpharetta, GA; granddaughter Cassidy Spetnagel of Orlando, FL; five great grandchildren and five nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Blum, Garrison, Norma Jean
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Karyn Bournival
August 29, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God provide peace and comfort.
Essie
August 27, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. May I share a comforting scripture with you at Psalm 73:26; My body and my heart may fail, But God is the rock of my heart and my portion forever. God will give you comfort, just pray to him.
Bunny and Jim
August 26, 2023
Norma and Brandon were our special friends. We enjoyed golf, food, bridge, reading and just friendship. Norma never met a stranger. She was extremely kind and caring for friends and family. Norma had a wonderful sense of humor and positive attitude. She will be greatly missed.
American Heart Association
August 25, 2023
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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