Normaline Brewer
Mount Olive |
Normaline Brewer, 86, of Mount Olive, IL, died at her residence on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 3:27 am.
She was born February 12, 1938, in Marston, MO to James Paul Morris & Tennie Lovins Morris. She married Abraham Lincoln Brewer on September 24, 1955 in Portageville, MO. She worked at St. Louis Shammy Shop at the age of 17. She became a laborer at the Dress Factory in St. Louis, MO. She later became a beautician. Her and her husband then moved to Mt Olive, IL in 1973. She worked at Echlin in Litchfield. She worked at the Roller Derby until the factory closed. She worked at Allison Manor Nursing Home for 40 years. She loved working at the nursing home and visiting with residents. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, traveling, going to church and being with her family.
She is survived by her son, Steven D. Brewer of M. Olive, IL, daughter, Michelle K. (Brewer) Grove (Dean Meyer) of Mount Olive, IL, grandchildren, Melissa (Brewer) Loftis (Chris Loftis) of Gillespie, IL, Jordan Grove of Litchfield, IL, great-grandchild, Austin Loftis of Gillespie, IL, great great granddaughter, Armella Diane Rose Loftis of Gillespie, IL, sisters, Hazel Frazier of Sikeston, MO, Loretta Leeker of Festus, MO and many nieces and nephews.
Normaline was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, great granddaughter, Madyson Diane Loftis, daughter in law, Diane Brewer, son in law, Matthew Grove, brothers, Paul Morris, Jr, Henry Wayne Morris, sisters, Pauline Adams and Peggy Hardesty.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10 am at Life Harvest Church, Wilsonville, IL. Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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