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Norma Jennings Obituary
Born: November 19, 1929 in Wynoka, OK
Died: December 3, 2024 in Mulberry, FL
Norma Jennings, 95, of Mulberry Florida, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after suffering a stroke and coming down with pneumonia.
Norma was born November 19, 1929, in Wynoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jim and Stella Boyle.
At the age of 19, she started her career as a teacher in a one -room school with a wood burning stove for heat. In Como, Illinois she taught grades 1-3 and then relocated to Tampico, Illinois. After 38 years of teaching Norma retired from Tampico Grade School in 1995.
In 1997 she moved to Florida to be close to her children and lived with her daughter. She spent her days writing letters, reading the newspaper, talking with friends and playing games on her computer. She always had to be seated in her chair at 7 to watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
Some of the best years of her life were spent in Sterling, Illinois., and she loved telling stories about all of her students.
She will be missed by family and friends as we loved her so much.
There will be a celebration of her life after the holidays. We ask everyone to join us in this celebration by sending us a note, telling us how she is best remembered by you so that we may share your thoughts at her remembrance party.
Correspondence may be sent to
Debra Jennings 3420 Lark Lane Mulberry, Florida 33860
Norma is survived by her son Steve (Linda) Jennings, daughter Debra Jennings, brother Larry Boyle, granddaughter Jackie (Charlie) Andres, great granddaughter Abrianna Andres, her big girl, and great grandson Bryce Andres, her good boy, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by both her parents,2 brothers and 2 sisters.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Jennings
Janet (DeWaele) Watson
December 30, 2024
Rodriguez
December 21, 2024
We had Great Memories of you Mrs. Norma. We used to be neighbors and you always be there for us. You love all the kids and you show us. You always be part of our hearts. We will going to miss you. Love The Rodriguez Family
Jackie Andres
December 20, 2024
Not sure who I will give a hard time too now, just won´t be the same. We sure miss you down here! I hope you love your hair, makeup & nails.
Debra Jennings
December 20, 2024
Sheila Smith
December 16, 2024
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories Norma. You will certainly never be forgotten. We love you
Larry Boyle
December 15, 2024
Baby brother misses you
Larry Joe
December 15, 2024
I will miss you auntie Norma. We have a lot of memories together. I love you always and will never foget you
Abrianna andres
December 14, 2024
GG, its hard knowing you´re gone but I hope you´re reunited and happy with every one you have too lost. We miss you so much. I will always cherish you and our memories. Im glad I got to grow up with you as one of my role models. You taught me many life lessons and always helped me with school. I hope you have coloring books and all the games you liked to play in heaven. I love you.
Love, your pretty girl, Abrianna
Debra Jennings
December 14, 2024
Debra Jennings
December 14, 2024
Debra Jennings
December 14, 2024
Even though Steve and I have aged, this is how our mother always saw us.
Marsha Stubbs Hewett
December 13, 2024
Norma was a wonderful friend starting with our teaching days in Tampico, IL. I will miss her handwritten letters and her phone calls. She was a cherished friend.
Evelyn Ruiz
December 13, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I can´t believe you are gone but i know you are in a better place now. I won´t forget that beautiful smile of yours every time me & my mom would bring you balloons & a gift for your birthday. I won´t forget the time where i went to your house a couple hours before my graduation to show you how i looked & you looked so happy & proud of me. I will miss seeing you in your fantasy chair in the living room watching your shows. i will miss you asking me
to comb your hair and put it up in a little bun. I love & miss you
Diana Smith
December 13, 2024
I will remember Aunt Norm as a caring loving very outspoken beautiful soul. I always called called her PRINCESS! If I didn´t speak to her first I´d definitely hear it. I´ll cherish our card games (phase 10)and memories.love you always! You will truly be missed!
Elyse Mosher Winter
December 13, 2024
Mrs Jennings was an amazing teacher. I will never forget she pulled out one of my loose teeth in 1st grade.
Beverly White
December 13, 2024
Thank you for all the memories. You were a very special Aunt and I will miss you.
Santiago Ruiz
December 13, 2024
You were like a grandma that always kept us in check thank you for the beautiful memories you left us with , also I never got that cheat code for the card game.
I love & miss you -Santiago
Rodrigo Flores
December 13, 2024
gg taught me everything I know since I was a little boy she would always call me over for tutoring she loved kids she was just the sweetest lady
son
December 13, 2024
I miss you, i still cannot believe you are gone, with love your son
Bryce Andres
December 13, 2024
Thank you GG for everything you've done and your unconditional love. We all miss you so much and I miss seeing you smile every time I saw you.
Love your good boy Bryce.
John Ward
December 13, 2024
Norma was a sparkling personality with a heart for people and a gift for teaching. I listed myself as a friend but i was also one of her students. The path of learning she set before me was and is foundational to my being.
My condolences to Debra, Stephen, and extended family
All these years and I still got a card and letter from her every Christmas!
John Ward
December 13, 2024
Lupita Ruiz
December 13, 2024
My dear Lady,
I will miss playing cards with you never got to find out how you would always win every game we played.. Going to miss hugging you so tight and dancing for you just to make you laugh saying ew to my dances.My memories will go beyond with me and glad you got to meet my baby Sebas and watch me grow and be the women I am today. I love you -Lupita
Sally Thissen
December 13, 2024
Auntie Norma was the best aunt. She was always so sweet and kind to me. I will miss cooking and baking for her. She was so appreciative. I will miss her every day.
Larry Boyle
December 13, 2024
Norm was a wonderful sister. I will miss talking with her every evening and playing pitch with her.
Victoria Stalvey
December 13, 2024
Such a sweet friend, I got many eyes rolled from her with my shenanigans
Mark Walter
December 13, 2024
Norma was an amazing person. She brought such joy and laughter into our family. I have many fond Sterling, Illinois memories of Norma.
Debra Jennings
December 13, 2024
It is very lonely here without you. I miss and love you so much
Love Always,
your daughter Debra
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