It has been a week filled with both sadness and gladness. My beloved mother-in-law, Norma Elliott, passed away after a long illness. She is now completely healed, welcomed into heaven by Jesus. Norma was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. God blessed her with the spiritual gift of hospitality, enabling her to make anyone who entered her home feel loved and welcomed.
Norma was an exceptional neighbor, always caring for those around her. She prepared meals for the sick and offered comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one. With the passing of both Don and Norma Elliott, the neighborhood has lost two very special people. The viewing and funeral were filled with many stories and plenty of laughter among all those who knew and loved Norma. She was laid to rest next to her husband Don at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, where many of her family members are also buried.
I remember when I started dating Cathy, how Norma always impressed me with her grace as a wife and mother. She welcomed me into her home and made me feel at ease, even though Cathy's father sometimes intimidated me. Over the years, Norma became my second mom. When my own mother passed away several years ago, Norma was always there to encourage me. I will miss her dearly.
These last few years were tough, watching her struggle with physical and mental issues, but she always had faith, knowing she would be perfect once she crossed the barrier of this temporary life we lead.
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