Dorothy L. Norman, born January 9, 1923 to James and Roseina Gumm, passed away July 25, 2006 at the age of 83. Dorothy was raised in Burlington, Iowa and spent most of her life in Galesburg, Illinois where she and her husband worked and retired from the Maytag refrigeration plant. Dorothy was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and always aimed to improve the lives of children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur W. Norman. She is survived by her sisters, Maxine Schultz of Albany, New York and Avenel Pasutti of Allegan, Michigan; daughter, Gina T. Lawson of Humble, Texas; son, Richard D. Norman of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.
A private funeral service will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium in Beaumont, Texas on Saturday, July 29, 2006.
Family and friends are invited to stop by the house of her daughter, Gina Lawson at 18406 Deer Crossing Drive, Humble, Texas 77346 on Saturday, August 5, 2006 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to give their condolences and to participate in the celebration of her life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Shrine Hospital for Children, c/o Donations, 6977 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030.
Dorothy will be missed by all who knew her.
