Melissa Agnes Norman

Melissia Agnes Norman, 85, passed away Jan. 7, 2006. She was born Dec. 6, 1920 in Danville, IL, to Thomas and Lou Parker Whitamore.

Norman had lived in DeFuniak Springs area since 1982. She was a retired nurse, and a member of the Church of Christ in Danville, IL. She loved life in general and loved working with people. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Norman was predeceased by her father and mother, Thomas and Lou Parker Whitamore; husband, Carl (Sam) Norman; sister, Genevieve Richards; brothers, Hugh Whitamore, Vernon Whitamore, Cloid Whitamore and Dan Whitamore.

Norman is survived by her son, Calvin Norman and wife, Sue, of Fruitland Park, FL; daughter Marnita Eades and husband Bill of DeFuniak Springs, FL. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Christy McClellan, Karla DeMarco, Todd Eades, Michelle Carroll and Chad Eades, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.

Burial will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at the mausoleum in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Danville, IL, with Pastor Jim L. Loyd officiating.

[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, January 12, 2006]

[Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Illinois]