Carolyn Marie Norman

Carolyn Marie Freeman was born October 21, 1938, in Agra, Ok. She married Frankie Lee Norman on November 28, 1953, and they raised their family in rural West Texas towns including Levelland, Andrews and Post.

Carolyn was affectionately known as Granny, and later GG. She was the great communicator and kept in touch with everyone in the family as well as lifelong friends.

She always took pride in her work. While living in Levelland, her first job was at the movie theatre when she was nine years old, then she did the bookkeeping for her daddy’s machine shop. Over the years she held various positions at grocery and retail stores and banks, and sold Avon. She knew her customers well and her contagious smile will be remembered by all who encountered her.

She was preceded in death by her parents George William and Edwina June Freeman, husband Frankie; brother Melvin Freeman; and son-in-law John T. “Butch” Mulkey.

She is survived by her sister Danni Buchanon; son Dusty Norman and wife Susan of Bastrop; daughter Toni Mulkey of Joplin, MO; grandchildren April Mulkey of Joplin: Chris Norman and wife Michelle of Panama City Beach, Fl; Tami Lynch and husband Jesse of Corpus Christi;; Amy Cura and husband Teddy of Rankin; Cassie Bera and husband Edward of Bastrop; Dustin Miller and wife Rachel of Rankin; Russell Miller of Rankin; and Brittany Kortz of Bastrop; 18 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; and her chihuahua Rosie.

Memorial donations may be made to Integrity Missouri Joplin Hospice, 4830 E 32nd Street, Suite 1, Joplin, Mo. 64804.

Carolyn is very loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.

A visitation for Carolyn will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5740 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407. A graveside service will occur Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Park.