I Still Miss You I still miss you... Even though it’s only been a short while. Any time without you is way too long, as the years pass, as my loneliness grows. I still miss you... As the grief softens, you’ll be with me. I still miss you... As new memories are made you’ll keep me whole because you taught us to stand on our own, and I thank you so much for that. I still miss you... As our kids will always hear your sweet voice through our stories and memories of you. I still miss you... All the times I had with you are memories that I will always keep. You are gone, but I know it’s to a better place. You’ll never leave me— I know you’ll be around to soften my weak heart. Nanny... No words I write can say how I will miss you so much. I still miss you. I’ll love you always, Nanny Helen.
Pallbearers
Close Family and Friends
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Acknowledgement
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words That any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part.
Sunrise
October 6, 1928
Sunset
Special acknowledgement to Helen’s childhood friend, Jerdine Alsup.
April 27, 2016
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Helen L. Norman Friday, May 6, 2016 • 11:00 AM Mercy Memorial Church 2477 North 36th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pastor Harold Moore - Officiating
Obituary
HelenLouiseNormanwasbornonOctober6, Miss Me, But 1928 to Nora Odom Crawford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She also attended school in Murfreesboro. Helen accepted Christ as her savior at a young age.
Helen was united in holy matrimony with James W. Norman in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Their union was blessed with one child. After relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Helen united with Mercy Memorial Church, where she was a longtime member. She was employed by the VA Medical Center as a Dietician for 22 years until her retirement. Helen cooked for the homeless at the SOS Center for ten years. In her leisure, she enjoyed fishing and going to rummage sales. Helen Louise Norman departed this life on April 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Norman; mother, Nora Odom Crawford; two sisters, Mary Simmons and Nora Hayes; four brothers, John Odom, Leroy Crawford, James Robert Crawford and Joe Hicks. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Diana F. Crawford; one sister, Beatrice Crawford; three grandchildren, India N. Crawford, Curry D. Crawford and Yolanda S. Crawford; 14 great grandchildren - Anthony, Markell, Thomas, Tyanne, Tiarre, Tiffany, Mya, Tron, Keyia, Latoryn, Krishe, Corey, Nya and Noah; seven great-great grandchildren - Breyon, Lauren, Taylor, Kalob, Zamarri, Samana, Destinee and Makell; longtime friend, Jerdine Alsup; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Order of Service Musical Prelude.................................................................................Minister Justin Baskin
Let Me Go
Processional........................................................................................Ministers and Family
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room — Why cry for a soul set free?
Prayer......................................................................................................................Minister
Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared — Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we must all take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan — a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds — Miss me, but let me go.
Scripture...............................................................................................................Minister Musical Selection............................................................................Mercy Memorial Choir Minister Justin Baskin Acknowledgement of Cards and Condolences........................................................................................................ Remarks (limit two minutes)..................................................................Family and Friends Obituary.......................................................................................................Indie Crawford Musical Selection.................................................................................................................. Eulogy................................................................................................Pastor Harold Moore Recessional...........................................................................................................................
In Loving Memory Of Interment
Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209
Repast
3:00-5:00 p.m. 3176 North 50th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
-Helen
Helen L. Norman