Norma Deal

Norma Dean Rimmer Deal, 76, of Statesville, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House, on December 19, 2012. Norma was born on May 5, 1936 to the late Mary Evanell Nash and Glen B. Rimmer. She was a graduate of Gaston County Schools and on June 26, 1954 married William Howell Deal who preceded her in death in July of 1998. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and was an excellent seamstress who spent much time making quilts. Norma was a very loving and compassionate person towards everyone and will be deeply missed. Norma is survived by three sons, Jeff Deal (Becky) of Mooresville, Buddy Deal (Chris) of Statesville, and Scott Deal(Samantha) of Troutman; and one daughter, Jean D. Stewart of Statesville; eight grandchildren: Richie, J.W., David, Steven, Michael, Ashley, Jared, and Kaleigh; and five great grandchildren: Derek, Drake, Landon, Kirsten, and Alison. She is further survived one brother, Clyde Rimmer; and three sisters: Mary Beckham, Pat Brown, and Loretta Deal. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Johnson and Linda McDaniels and a son-in-law, Scottie Srewart. A funeral service for Norma Deal will be held at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00am, Saturday, December 22, 2012 with the Rev. Rodney McAllister officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Iredell Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and her two granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be make to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28677. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituraries. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Norma Deal.