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.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kathy Derfler Contorno
Thursday, February 22, 2024
I’ll always remember your smile and laugh .. riding to school with a carload of us. Heaven will be merrier now.
Bonnie pearson
Monday, January 22, 2024
I am so sorry I really did love her and will miss her.
Jody Jordan
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I am sorry I missed the funeral but want to tell the family I thought she was a special lady.
Kathy Powell Weakley
Friday, January 19, 2024
Mary, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Thinking about you and prayers to all your family.
Michelle Broadway
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Kathy, Kristi and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God provide comfort to you. Hugs and love. Michelle Broadway.
Michael Glauber
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Saddened to hear about aunt Norma. I’m sure she will be missed and remembered by all.
Minta Reed James
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Mrs. Wakefield was such a sweet lady, I’v known her sense my elementary days playing in her backyard. My prayers go out to the family.
Glenda Owens
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
With deepest sympathy
Dolores Koerdt Reeved
Monday, January 15, 2024
Kathy and all your family. May your mom rest in peace. May the family have the strength they need to take care of the things they need to take care of during this time of life. God Bless you All.
Jim & Judy Furr
Monday, January 15, 2024
We’ll always remember “Grandma Wakefield” as a lady with a zest for life. She will be missed. May she rest in eternal peace.
Brian Grimmett
Monday, January 15, 2024
Grandma, you were a very special angel in my eyes. I know your doing fine now. It's finally your turn to play. God Bless you and tell everyone I said I love them and look forward to seeing everyone again someday when it's my time. Hugs and kisses to you and your family.
Phyllis Buie
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry to hear of he passing of Ms Niorma. Spent many hours with her at the home hearing her special stories! She was a grand lady and I’m so glad I got to know her and her family! May God bless each of you in the days ahead! Nurse Phyllis PHCH
Carol lee Hollinger-Pearson