Norma Shannon Pulliam

Norma was born on January 22, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona and was the daughter of Alfred and Rheba (Gillium) Huitt. She grew up in various places around the West; the Dalles, Stanfield, Oregon, Oroville, California were all places Norma called home. She graduated from high school in Oroville, CA in 1958 and upon graduation; Norma moved north to marry John Pulliam who she had met while in school in the Dalles. They settle down in the community of Corbett to raise their 3 children.

Norma worked for the Corbett School District for 28 years as a Library and Media Assistant and made wonderful, lifetime friends. Norma was among the founders of the Corbett Benevolent Society that sought to assist families with the loss of a loved one.

Norma was a devout Christian and took great joy in serving the Lord. Norma always endeavored to be a Godly woman and spread her faith by example and fellowship in her church at Springdale Community Bible Church. Norma loved to take photographs, write poetry. There was never a road that didn’t need exploring or a question that didn’t need answering. Norma was a loving, faithful wife, a warm and loving mother and a true and loyal friend. We will miss her sunny disposition and tender heart.

Norma is survived by her husband, John, sons: Steve and Jeff, brothers: Daniel and David, grandchildren: Chad, Staci, Kasey, Danielle, A.J. and Jordan and great grandchildren: Cassius, Isaiah and Isabel. Norma is preceded in death by her son, Gary and her brother, Darrell.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Corbett Community Church. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.