Norma Wilson

Norma J. Wilson, 84, passed away March 5, 2020 at Mercy One West Des Moines.

Norma was born September 18, 1935 in Carbon, Iowa to Arthur and Mary Hardisty. She attended school in a one room schoolhouse in Quincy, Iowa. Norma married William D. Wilson on December 24, 1954 in Grant City, Missouri. The couple moved to Des Moines in 1959. Norma worked for Hulsizers in Ankeny as a supervisor/floral designer and retired in 2009 from De Alby Design. She was a member of Park Avenue Christian Church and she had served as Past Grand Martha, Past Matron of Southgate Chapter OES. Norma liked Jim Reeves, gardening, (homegrown tomatoes), chicken & noodles made from scratch, both her Eastern Star and Church Groups, socializing with friends during lunch at the Southside Senior Center. She enjoyed the Iowa State Fair, playing Uno, happy grandchildren, and a gentle rain (because her tomato plants did). Norma's legacy is more than enough for any good life and our appreciation and love will never fade.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill; a son in infancy; five siblings, Gladys, Floma, Darold, a brother in infancy and her twin Norman; and her great-granddaughter, Samantha McReynolds.

Norma is survived by her daughter Jeanie (Carl) McReynolds; grandchildren, Shannon (Dave) Cosgrove, Ryan (Janelle) Loftin, Aaron Loftin; and step-grandsons Kelley and Eric McReynolds; and great grandchildren Brayden, Chase and Ava Loftin and one step great grandson Patrick McReynolds.

The family will greet friends Friday, March 13, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Norma will be laid to rest Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Quincy, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to VA Hospital, Park Avenue Christian Church or Southgate Order of the Eastern Star.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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