of Benton, AR

May 13, 1924 - January 11, 2024

Norma Marie Wakefield, 99, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on January 11, 2024 in Benton, Arkansas.
Norma was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward and Vera Kaffenberger on May 13, 1924. She went to Business School to then become a stenographer at Bell Telephone. She married Charles Wakefield in 1950 and they then moved to Benton, AR in 1951 where they started a family. Norma was a loving/dedicated mother to all six of her children, which kept her very busy with their many school and outside activities. Later in life she volunteered with CJCOHN where she coordinated senior food delivery for Our Lady of Fatima volunteers. In Norma's spare time she enjoyed spending time at the lake and playing pinochle and bunco with friends. She especially loved to travel with her daughters, which included such places as Branson, Las Vegas and Napa Valley to name a few.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Kathy Mateljan of Benton, AR; daughter, Patti Kershaw (David Kershaw) of Monterey, TN; daughter, Mary Rowland of Benton, AR; son, Chuck Wakefield (Sheila Wakefield) of Cabot, AR; daughter, Susie Hurst (Denny Hurst) of Oklahoma City, OK; son, Michael Wakefield of Benton, AR and 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Charles Wakefield.

Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Benton, AR on 1/19/2024 at 12:00 p.m. with Father Luke officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 11:30 to 12:00 at the same location. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery, 1010 Military Road, Benton, AR 72015.

Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Pleasant Hill Senior Services staff who took the best care of our mother anyone could ask. They treated her like she was their mom. There are too many to name and we do not want to miss thanking anyone. Each person was very special to her and to her family. It was like having a second family.
A special thanks goes out to Tammy, Kathy, Donna and Chaplain John Smith with Saline and Memorial Hospice for the fantastic care and laughter they gave to Mom.

Memorial donations may be made to the Arkansas Food Bank, 4301 W 65th Street, Little Rock, AR 72209.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
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