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Norma Smith Obituary
Clarksville, TN
Norma Jean Hand Smith, age 67, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at St. Thomas West Hospital.
Norma Jean was born April 23, 1950, in Nashville, TN, to the late Norman C. Hand and Flora R. Barnett Hand. She retired from Austin Peay State University, after 36 years, where she spent most of her time in the music department as their beloved secretary.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, June 1, at 2:00 PM, at Hilldale Church of Christ, with Bro. Steve Kirby officiating. Entombment will be held at a later date, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the church.
Norma Jean is survived by her husband, Paul Smith of Clarksville; and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hilldale Church of Christ Scholarship Fund, 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Clarksville, TN 37043.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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May 27, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. Hosea 13:14
Marina Corbin
September 28, 2017
Norma Jean was a very sweet lady!
Marie Tillman
June 1, 2017
Norma Jean was a special person and much like her beautiful mother, Flo Hand. We were very excited when she and Paul finally found that they should be together as a couple. I know she will be missed, not only by Paul but by many.
Sharon Bryant
May 30, 2017
Such a special lady. She will be missed. RIP Sweet Norma Jean ♡
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Tim Dowlen
May 30, 2017
Paul and the rest the family: I want to express my heart felt condolences to you all during this very trying and difficult time, you all will be in my prayers.
Martha Slayden
May 30, 2017
Shirley, I am so sorry about the passing of your sister-in-law. God be with all of the family. With love, Martha
Mary Jones
May 30, 2017
Words can not begin to say how much I will miss her. We vacationed together, shopped, and got monthly pedicures. Church services will differently have an empty spot. She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
Pattie Hancock
May 30, 2017
She was a beautiful person and touched so many livesin her short 67 years. She used to take youth trips with us when I was a teenager and later, she became my friend. I love you Mrs. Norma Jean. You have earned those wings so fly high <3
May 29, 2017
She and her husband Paul came into Moss's southern cooking quite often,they always sat at table m/1 if it was available,I just called to check on her Friday morning ,the lady that answered the phone patient information told me there was no phone in her room (233) icu .they were a very sweet couple ,I talked to her just days before she went in hospital she was telling me about her surgery ,we hugged and she told me she would see me in few weeks ,this just breaks my heart,mr Paul you are in my prayers,I'am so so sorry for your loss,she will be greatly missed . Gail at Moss's
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