Norma M. Person

Norma Maxine Person, 95, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016 at Freeman’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. Norma was born Christmas Eve, 1920 in Sisseton, SD, daughter of Fred and Edith (Dallman) Williams. She graduated from Iron Mountain high school in 1939. After graduation, she worked for Cudlip’s Drug Store as a bookkeeper. She later worked as a seamstress for Rita’s Tailor Shop. Norma married Earl Person on March 11, 1944 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Earl preceded her in death on March 10, 2006. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for most of her life where she came to know her Lord and Savior. Her love for the Lord was evident in how she lived her life; she prayed daily for her family and friends. Norma served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and youth leader. She was comfortable cooking for large groups and used this gift at church functions, Bible camps, and opening her home to visiting pastors, missionaries and friends. Norma helped initiate the local Christian Women’s Club and Campfire Girls. She volunteered for fundraising efforts with the Band Club at school. Her creativity flourished in the Hospital League making beautiful sequined Christmas decorations. She was locally known for her laugh, her easy smile, and the magnificent peonies and flowers in her backyard. Norma Person is survived by her son, Gordon (Karen) Person, and daughters Phyllis (Clem) Fleury, and Sharon (Bruce) Olson. She is also survived by grandchildren Jean Fleury, Jerry (Junie Barraw) Fleury, Brian Olson, Kristen (Brad) Toth, Scott (Tara) Person and Ryan (Becky) Person, Linnea (Ian) Browning; and fourteen great-grandchildren. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, private services will be held at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. It will be officiated by Pastor Pete Erickson of First Covenant Church where Norma has been attending. Burial will be at Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Norma Person at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. Gifts given in memory of Norma to will be used to purchase Bibles for Gideon’s International.

Norma M. Person

December 24, 1920 - December 3, 2016