Norma Lee Burleson

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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, August 12, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Service Schedule
Locust Church Of Christ
Hwy 14 and Hwy 268
Lead Hill, AR  72644
Saturday, August 13, 2022
10:00 am
Cemetery
Milum Cemetery
Hwy. 14
Lead Hill, AR  72644

Norma Lee Burleson

of Lead Hill, AR

April 25, 1927 - August 8, 2022

Norma Lee (Trimble) Burleson, 95, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 25, 1927, in Lead Hill, Arkansas, the 3rd child of Troy & Edna (Whitley) Trimble.

She was a graduate of Lead Hill School and a lifelong resident of Boone County, Arkansas. She married Charles (Russell) Burleson on October 11, 1948. Four years later their daughter, Marquita was born, then seven years later son, Troy, and one-year later son, Johnny.

Norma was a strong Christian Lady who read her bible every day and never shied away from discussing God's word. She is remembered by her kids and grandchildren for always being there with a listening ear and sound advice. She was known as (Snooks) or (Ninny) and is remembered for her humor and witty remarks. She was a member of Locust Church of Christ at Lead Hill and a lifelong member of V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed keeping up her big yard, gardening, genealogy, and being outdoors. She was an adventurous person, riding bulls, playing basketball, horseback riding, waterskiing, and working in a gunpowder plant. Even in her older years, she didn't shy away from trying new things, canoeing, snow tubing, riding 4-wheelers, jet skiing, bluff jumping, and shooting paintball guns, She was quite the historian of the area and the people who lived here. Norma loved family, helping others, visiting the sick, and volunteering in her community. When you walked into her simple, but well-kept home, she immediately made you feel special and would bustle about preparing you something to eat. Attending church on Sunday was the highlight of her week and after church, she would invite everyone over for a home-cooked meal. She was a homemaker and at one time owned a beauty shop with her sister, June. She worked for Ozark Opportunities, the Shirt Factory in Yellville, and Emerson Electric in Harrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell of 54.7 years; one brother & sister-in-law, Farris & Merle Trimble; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Allene & Virgil DeShields, June & Bob Hutcheson; nine brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law and one great-grandson, Aero Keith Burleson

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marquita & Rick Curtis of Lead Hill, and two sons and daughters-in-law, Troy & Tina (Cobb) Burleson of Lead Hill and Johnny & Michelle (Hurst) Burleson of Lead Hill. Eight grandchildren, Chris Curtis (Jaclyn), Brandon Curtis, Brianne Burleson, Skyler Burleson, Nick Burleson (Jennifer), Jered Burleson (Hannah), Jessica (Burleson) Harris (Weston), and Scott Burleson (Katie). Twelve great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Chase, & Brody Curtis, Malachi & Josiah Curtis, Barrett Burleson, James, Benjamin & Elizabeth Harris and Sapphire, Zara & Darcy Jo Burleson


Visitation was Friday, August 12, 2022, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

The funeral was Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Locust Church of Christ.

Burial was at Milum Cemetery at Lead Hill.

Pallbearers were Chris and Brandon Curtis, Nick, Jered, Scott, and Skyler Burleson. Honorary Pallbearers are Weston Harris, Chase & Brody Curtis, and her many nephews.

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Annette Stang
Bentonville, AR
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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Rest in Heavenly Peace, as a kid I remember the highlight of visiting was the beautiful welcoming spirit of Aunt Snooks! Everything about her was just so graceful and peaceful to me. A beautiful Christian woman who made a difference.

Roger Biggs
Harrison, AR
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Friday, August 12, 2022

My heart felt sympathy to the family!

Kirk and Pam Waters
Harrison, AR
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Friday, August 12, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to each of you during this time. It's most sad but what joy in knowing without a doubt where she is today . May our Lord comfort and help you all in these times.

Loretta Foresee
Harrison, AR
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Friday, August 12, 2022

Love and prayers to the family. Such a beautiful person who will be greatly missed

Loretta Foresee
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Betty Faye Thomas
FAIR OAKS, CA
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Friday, August 12, 2022

Sorry to hear about loss.

Wanda L. Massengale
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, August 11, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Her family and friends are in my prayers.

Lee & Mildred Hampton
Lead Hill, AR
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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Dear Family, we will miss Snooks and her beautiful smile, she was a very special person with a quick wit and always made others feel special also. We know she is with Jesus and her family and friends in Heaven as she lived a Christian example for all of us. Asking blessings for you the family in the loss of this precious loved one. Lee & Mildred Hampton.

John Creager
Gassville, AR
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Troy, Johnny and families. Sorry to here of your loss. Condolences.

Shelia Tucker
Lead Hill, AR
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

I am so sorry for this loss. Snooks will be greatly missed, she was always so sweet and kind. A wonderful lady that cannot be replaced. Norma is now resting in God's loving care.

fred t woehl
harrison, AR
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Prayers for her family. A very precious lady with a big heart for others.

Doug Bourquin
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Troy and Nick, so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I didn't know Norma I can say she was a special lady. Her influence in your lives shines through and through.

Sue Keys Terry
Fayetteville, AR
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

So very sorry to hear about Snooks. We will be praying for your family during this time.

Sue Keys Terry. I am
( Mary Ann Whitley Keys) - daughter