She was a 1953 graduate of Freed – Hardeman College, 1955 graduate of Harding College and received her Master’s in 1961 from the University of Tennessee. Norma retired from the State of Tennessee as a social worker and then worked as an Adjunct Professor at UTC in the late 1970’s. She was a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Norma was a member of the Garden Club, enjoyed playing bridge, and golf, and loved to travel.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Roberts, Jr.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Hope Lee Roberts; sister, Rovena Hillsman; nephew, David Hillsman; nieces, Laurie Middleton and Joan (Roch) VonDras. two nieces, Elizabeth and Susan Roberts.
A private burial for Norma will be held on Thursday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, June 22, at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377 with Dr. Scott Bowen and Reverend Margaret Ferguson officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Norma’s name to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.