Norma Lea (Manor) Smith
Norma L. (Manor) Smith, age 83, born March 16, 1938, of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, at home. She grew up in Arkansaw, Wisconsin, where she married Raymond J. Manor June 15, 1954, farmed and raised five children. She was a hard-working wife and mother who showed her love through cooking for her family and others. She enjoyed square dancing, bowling, playing cards and board games, and anything to do with sports. She never missed a game or performance for any of her children. She was widowed in 1988 and relocated to River Falls and worked at Smead Manufacturing.
Norma met John R. Smith, whom she married September 3, 2000, and began wintering in Mesa, Arizona. She picked up the sport of golf, playing cards, and loved socializing with friends. She became a huge Wisconsin sports fan and enjoyed cheering on her teams.
Survivors include her husband, John Smith, her 5 children: Jerry (Mary), Jim (Kelly), Cindy (Dan Kampa), Joe (Katie), and Sue (Bill Wynn), her 2 step-sons Greg (Siri) and Mike (Kirsten), her 17 grand children, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Raymond Manor, December 6, 1988.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Bridget Catholic Church (211 E Division St.) in River Falls. Visitation was also on Thursday from 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Private family interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Arkansaw, WI. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
23 Comments
I met Norma years ago in Spring Valley ! Such a very nice person !
So sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. Condolences to the family.
I will never forget my Mom who gave me so much to remember.
Love you Forever
So sorry, Jerry, sending our love to you and your family
Norma was a beautiful person we will miss her very much.
What a sweet lady Norma was…she will be missed by many.
Jim and I enjoyed Norma and John while we wintered in Mesa AZ. Norma was such a positive person!
Our condolences to the families in the loss of Norma.
Find memories of being farm neighbors. Great lady!
A lovely, lovely lady. She and my Uncle John enjoyed their life together. Norma will be missed.
Cindy I am so sorry to near about your mom’s passing.our condolences to you and your family.
Our sympathy to the Manor family.
Norma’s love for her family added to her beauty. She certainly gave her all to everyone she knew. Our prayers go out to Norma’s family. May you all take comfort in memories of your lives together.
Norma was a friend to everyone she met, She will be missed by all that knew her.
Sorry for your family’s loss
I worked with Norma at smeads. She was the sweetest lady.
A fantastic friend to our mother, and so gracious allowing our family to night swim after long farm days. Thank you Norma! Condolences to you all.
Condolences to the family, Norma was a very good friend and neighbor at Arkansaw.
We had many fun times square dancing ,visiting and neighborhood card
I worked with Norma at Smeads. She was a joy to have as a friend, and we laughed together often! She was the kind of person who could light up the room just by smiling.. Have missed seeing her over these past years.
Sue I said a prayer for you and your family today, hope you are comforted during this loss. From your old classmate Connie Gamradt SVHS Class of ’83
Norma was a great lady with a beautiful smile. I remember her as a neighbor. Then later she married into my husband’s family. Good memories.
Our sincere sympathy to all. Norma was beautiful inside and outside. She will be missed by all who knew her.
So sorry for your loss Jerry., sending our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family., Linda and Mike
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