Norma Jean Russell
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Norma Jean Johnson Russell went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 5th, 2021.
Norma was born July 12, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Marion "Bud" and Alma Johnson. She married Robert H. Russell on December 30, 1950. They made their home in Dallas where they raised their five sons.
Her greatest joy through the years was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Norma was an active member of White Rock United Methodist Church for over 45 years.
Norma was humble and selfless. She made countless sacrifices for her family, and although she had a quiet spirit, her love for Christ was abundant. She cherished her roles as a den mother for the Cub Scouts and neighborhood volunteer for the March of Dimes.
Norma is survived by her five sons, Robert Russell, and wife, Deborah, Brad Russell and wife, Lisa, Scott Russell and wife, Cathy, Jeff Russell and wife, Janna, and Todd Russell. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren: Ashley Russell, Haley Russell, Taylor Russell and wife, Kate, Rachel Cleverdon and husband, Brett, Brandon Russell and wife, Hailey, Ryan Russell and wife, Channing, Matthew Chatham and wife, Vanessa, Brett Russell, Jansen Russell, Tori Russell, Chase Russell, Spencer Hernandez, Austin Hernandez, and Juliana Hernandez, sister Tracy Potter and husband, Richard, as well as numerous great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Visitation will be Friday, April 9th, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Sparkman Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Sparkman Crane Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to March of Dimes or charity of your choice.
For full obituary, visit www.Sparkman-Crane.com