Norma Lee Ebert

Norma Lee Ebert, age 93, of Joplin, MO passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Joplin.

Norma was born on May 14, 1932 in Stotts City, MO to the late union of Paul and Golda Whaley. She was a proud graduate of Joplin Senior High School in 1950. She married Richard D. Ebert on August 18, 1952 in Joplin, MO. Norma enjoyed traveling with Richard and the rest of the quartet, exploring and making lasting memories with friends. They also spent many summers down at the lake enjoying the stillness of the water and fresh air. Together they were blessed with 61 years before his passing on July 24, 2014. Norma spent majority of the time raising her three children and once they had all left the nest, she began working at All Seasons Florist for many years before retiring in 1997. She enjoyed reading in her spare time. Norma was a charter member of North Main Street Baptist Church and a member of Forest Park Church. Her Sunday School class with the church ladies was a source of strength and fellowship, where she shared her wisdom and compassion.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her two sisters, Evelyn Shumaker and Kathy Greninger; and one great-grandson, Noah Ebert.

Norma is survived by her three children, Rick Ebert, Kristi Doran and husband, Brian, and Jeff Ebert and wife, Kellie; five grandchildren, Ashton Ebert and wife, Micah, Tristen Ebert and wife, Jewel, Kaitlyn Doran, Kenzie Doran and Kelsea Hays and husband, Justin; and eight great-grandchildren, Paxton, Harper, Asa, Julian, Iris, Annyston, Dawsynn and Hazynn.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary with pastor John Swadley officiating. Burial to follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Ashton Ebert, Tristen Ebert, Brian Doran, Justin Hays, Mike Greninger and Willis Spencer serving as pallbearers.

Funeral arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.