Catherine Mae Norman

She was born in Jackson, Michigan, April 2, 1935 to Bany and Lena Powell. When she was a young woman she met Robert Norman, Sr. and they were married October 2, 1954. They had 39 years of marriage together before he passed away in 1993.

Catherine is survived by her son, Robert (Tommie) Norman, Jr.; grandchildren Robert (Kelly) Norman III, Cheri (Robert) Bailey, Paul (Shelly) Powell, Crystal (Fred) Dingee, Amanda (Jason) Adair, Samuel Norman, Daniel (Cayli) Norman and Jerry Norman; his sister Bonnie Wolf; 20 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and two sons, Terry Powell and Fred Norman.

Catherine retired from Faith Haven Senior Center. She was devoted to her family and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. A recent highlight was the surprise celebration of of her 90th birthday with her family last year. Her life was a beautiful example of love and devotion and her legacy lives on in the hearts of her loved ones.

A memorial visitation will be held at Burden-Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 1806 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 1425 N Elm Ave, Jackson Michigan, 49202, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at11:30 AM, with Reverend Tommie Norman, officiating.