Norma Nelson

Norma LeeAnn Nelson, 57, passed away November 13, 2016. Memorial Services will be held at All Nations Assembly of God, 5001 Hickman Road in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation with family will be held the evening prior on December 2, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Central Senior Center, 2008 Forest Ave., Des Moines.

Norma was born on May 19, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated in 1977 from Ankeny High School. Norma was in many musicals and had a strong talent for vocal music. Norma was a Mother of five and always chased her dreams of singing. She sang in bands, was in many shows and tried out for Star Search. She spent her adult life moving to different states to gain new experiences and see new places. She held many different jobs in her younger years. She was asked by many to sing in churches and at events all over Iowa. She worked at Mosaic for the last fourteen years of her life. She was a Staff Development Manager and this is the job she made her career; She loved teaching and being around new people.

Norma was an active member in her community and her church. She was on her worship team, taught children's church and ran a food ministry. Norma was an Ambassador for the Des Moines Police Department.

Norma is survived by her five children, Tiffany Nelson, Tosha Nelson, Travis Nelson, Hillary Dickens, and Gregory Flippo; three grandchildren, Matthew Nelson, Kaylee Nelson and Leah Nelson; and two brothers, George Flippo and Grant Philipo. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Flippo and Wilma Dieter, and her granddaughter, Stormie Nelson.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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