Norma Irene Smith
January 24, 2017
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Norma Irene (Wells) Smith, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Services will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017, at Hamilton’s at 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Norma was born July 8, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle (Bias) Wells. She was a cook for thirty years at the Y-not grill. Norma was the oldest member of Experience Church.
She is survived by her children, Janet (Harold) Howard, Nancy (Larry) Williams, Earl Smith Jr., and Diana (Ron) Graham; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and many other loving extended family and friends.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Myrtle Wells; husband, Earl Richard Smith Sr.; daughters, Judith Morgan, Sandra Bennett, Debra Cash, and Sally Cox; daughter- in- law, Marcia Smith; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grubb YMCA.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cameron Nicholson, Grubb YMCA
01/30/2017
Earl Smith Jr. and family are in our prayers. Although we had not the pleasure to meet your Mom, Norma Irene Smith, we know she was a special lady by the fruit she bore in you. Rest in peace Ms. Smith.
linda odom
01/29/2017
i love u I will miss u rest in peace
Nancy & Larry Young
01/28/2017
Norma was such a special lady. For as long as we have known her she was always dressed like it was "church day". By the way, we always felt it was her favorite place to be as well. She was always smiling and ready to chat. She always made you feel very special, like a close friend. She was so appreciative of the little things that people would do for her. She taught and in later years assisted in children's church. She loved the little kids and always had treats for them even after she could no longer teach she always had a sucker in her purse ready to give out when the kids would greet her. She remained faithful to her church, testifying at every opportunity to how God had blessed her. She always was bragging about her family and how good they were to her. We will miss her. Remember the past and cherish your memories, we will of Norma.
Jacobe and McGuire family
01/27/2017
You meant a lot to our family...young and old alike. your prayers and encouragement have kept us going daily.you have showed us how to stay strong. love you forever..
Jim, Linda, Brian, Michelle, & Jordan