Margaret Helen Norman

Margaret "Peggy" Helen Norman passed away peacefully of natural causes shortly after defeating cancer for the third time on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her children. Peggy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 20, 1945, and was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Briant Norman, Jr. and Emma Marie Couret Norman, and two brothers, John H. Norman and Thomas H. Norman. Peggy was a 1963 graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and a 1971 graduate of Newcomb College (Tulane University), both in New Orleans. She also attended Maryville College in St. Louis, Missouri. Peggy was presented by Le Début in New Orleans, reigning as Queen of Olympians, as well as appearing in the courts of Twelfth Night, Achaeans, Mithras, and Comus. Peggy spent several years teaching English and History. She then served as the Director of Volunteer Services at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, as well as at Greenville Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Pennsylvania. She also worked as an interior decorator, using her tremendous artistic talents. Following Hurricane Katrina, Peggy moved to Houston, Texas, where she resided until her death. Peggy loved spending time with her children and eight grandsons. She was often the life of the party and the center of laughter, telling stories (such as her favorite, "The Wide-Mouthed Frog") and singing songs. She loved art, theater, animals, and the outdoors. She was an accomplished artist, and displayed her art in a variety of ways during her life. She also expressed her creativity by entering (and often winning) Halloween costume contests. She will be remembered for her bright smile, her infectious laughter, her sharp wit, her incisive intelligence, and for the countless lives she touched, both personally and professionally. The family is grateful to Bayou Vista, a part of Eagle's Trace Retirement & Assisted Living, for their tender care and compassion. A private memorial celebration of Peggy's life will be held in the near future. Peggy is survived by her children, Susan B., John H. (Mona), Christopher C. (Melanie), and David N. (Lisa) Musser; grandsons Thomas and Bradley Gaines; John, Byrne, and Donovan Musser; Christopher and Joseph Musser; and Gabriel Musser; her brother Ernest B. (Linda) Norman, III ; four nieces and nephews; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the National Wildlife Federation.