Longtime Shawnee resident Norma Jean Scott, 80, passed away July 21, 2013, in Oklahoma City surrounded by her family.
She was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Pawnee to William and Bessie (Hale) Scott.
Norma was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa/Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa, and was also a descendent of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Her earlier years were spent in the Harrah and McLoud area, and she graduated from McLoud High School in 1950. She played guard on the high school basketball team.
Norma joined the U.S. Marines in 1952, served for a short time, and achieved the rank of Private First Class before her Honorable Discharge. Norma was retired and had worked at many various occupations over the years. The two she was most proud of were as a teacher's sssistant at the Kickapoo Head Start for many years and as a cook for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Elders program.
Norma was a mother/grandmother/aunt/friend to many and to anyone who needed someone to love them. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. She didn't have much but was always willing to share. In her younger years, Norma was often called upon to cook for many different tribal ceremonies; her fry bread is legendary!
She enjoyed many things and lived a good, long life. Norma loved her "Bold and Beautiful" soap opera, collecting butterfly or cow keepsakes, reading, going to pow-wows, casino-hopping, and was an avid "Thunder" basketball fan. She also enjoyed KTO Elder Activities when able to participate and loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry Scott and James Scott; sisters Ernestine Green, Dolores Morton, and Ruth Logan; one son Steven Kaskaske; and numerous other relatives.
Norma Jean is survived by three sons: Tommy Kaskaske, Randy Chakenatho, and Mike Scott; four daughters: Gail Keel, Corene Scott, Ruth Scott, and Jessica Keahnah; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); members of her tribally adopted families: Esther Norydyke, Irene Frye, Wanda Murdock, Caroline Kishketon, and Jesse Tofpi; her best friend, Joe Fish, and family; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. All of whom she loved dearly. Norma stated many times her greatest achievement was her family.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Kickapoo Friends Center, McLoud, with the Revered Tommy Labeff officiating.
A traditional meal will be served at 6 p.m. at the church. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, with Reverends Brad Wood and Victor White officiating. A noon meal will follow the service. Burial will be at the Kickapoo Friends Center.
We'll be looking for butterflies from heaven! Hugs, kisses, and much love until next time…
She was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Pawnee to William and Bessie (Hale) Scott.
Norma was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa/Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa, and was also a descendent of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Her earlier years were spent in the Harrah and McLoud area, and she graduated from McLoud High School in 1950. She played guard on the high school basketball team.
Norma joined the U.S. Marines in 1952, served for a short time, and achieved the rank of Private First Class before her Honorable Discharge. Norma was retired and had worked at many various occupations over the years. The two she was most proud of were as a teacher's sssistant at the Kickapoo Head Start for many years and as a cook for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Elders program.
Norma was a mother/grandmother/aunt/friend to many and to anyone who needed someone to love them. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. She didn't have much but was always willing to share. In her younger years, Norma was often called upon to cook for many different tribal ceremonies; her fry bread is legendary!
She enjoyed many things and lived a good, long life. Norma loved her "Bold and Beautiful" soap opera, collecting butterfly or cow keepsakes, reading, going to pow-wows, casino-hopping, and was an avid "Thunder" basketball fan. She also enjoyed KTO Elder Activities when able to participate and loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry Scott and James Scott; sisters Ernestine Green, Dolores Morton, and Ruth Logan; one son Steven Kaskaske; and numerous other relatives.
Norma Jean is survived by three sons: Tommy Kaskaske, Randy Chakenatho, and Mike Scott; four daughters: Gail Keel, Corene Scott, Ruth Scott, and Jessica Keahnah; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); members of her tribally adopted families: Esther Norydyke, Irene Frye, Wanda Murdock, Caroline Kishketon, and Jesse Tofpi; her best friend, Joe Fish, and family; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. All of whom she loved dearly. Norma stated many times her greatest achievement was her family.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Kickapoo Friends Center, McLoud, with the Revered Tommy Labeff officiating.
A traditional meal will be served at 6 p.m. at the church. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, with Reverends Brad Wood and Victor White officiating. A noon meal will follow the service. Burial will be at the Kickapoo Friends Center.
We'll be looking for butterflies from heaven! Hugs, kisses, and much love until next time…
Longtime Shawnee resident Norma Jean Scott, 80, passed away July 21, 2013, in Oklahoma City surrounded by her family.
She was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Pawnee to William and Bessie (Hale) Scott.
Norma was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa/Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa, and was also a descendent of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Her earlier years were spent in the Harrah and McLoud area, and she graduated from McLoud High School in 1950. She played guard on the high school basketball team.
Norma joined the U.S. Marines in 1952, served for a short time, and achieved the rank of Private First Class before her Honorable Discharge. Norma was retired and had worked at many various occupations over the years. The two she was most proud of were as a teacher's sssistant at the Kickapoo Head Start for many years and as a cook for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Elders program.
Norma was a mother/grandmother/aunt/friend to many and to anyone who needed someone to love them. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. She didn't have much but was always willing to share. In her younger years, Norma was often called upon to cook for many different tribal ceremonies; her fry bread is legendary!
She enjoyed many things and lived a good, long life. Norma loved her "Bold and Beautiful" soap opera, collecting butterfly or cow keepsakes, reading, going to pow-wows, casino-hopping, and was an avid "Thunder" basketball fan. She also enjoyed KTO Elder Activities when able to participate and loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry Scott and James Scott; sisters Ernestine Green, Dolores Morton, and Ruth Logan; one son Steven Kaskaske; and numerous other relatives.
Norma Jean is survived by three sons: Tommy Kaskaske, Randy Chakenatho, and Mike Scott; four daughters: Gail Keel, Corene Scott, Ruth Scott, and Jessica Keahnah; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); members of her tribally adopted families: Esther Norydyke, Irene Frye, Wanda Murdock, Caroline Kishketon, and Jesse Tofpi; her best friend, Joe Fish, and family; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. All of whom she loved dearly. Norma stated many times her greatest achievement was her family.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Kickapoo Friends Center, McLoud, with the Revered Tommy Labeff officiating.
A traditional meal will be served at 6 p.m. at the church. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, with Reverends Brad Wood and Victor White officiating. A noon meal will follow the service. Burial will be at the Kickapoo Friends Center.
We'll be looking for butterflies from heaven! Hugs, kisses, and much love until next time…
She was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Pawnee to William and Bessie (Hale) Scott.
Norma was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa/Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa, and was also a descendent of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Her earlier years were spent in the Harrah and McLoud area, and she graduated from McLoud High School in 1950. She played guard on the high school basketball team.
Norma joined the U.S. Marines in 1952, served for a short time, and achieved the rank of Private First Class before her Honorable Discharge. Norma was retired and had worked at many various occupations over the years. The two she was most proud of were as a teacher's sssistant at the Kickapoo Head Start for many years and as a cook for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Elders program.
Norma was a mother/grandmother/aunt/friend to many and to anyone who needed someone to love them. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. She didn't have much but was always willing to share. In her younger years, Norma was often called upon to cook for many different tribal ceremonies; her fry bread is legendary!
She enjoyed many things and lived a good, long life. Norma loved her "Bold and Beautiful" soap opera, collecting butterfly or cow keepsakes, reading, going to pow-wows, casino-hopping, and was an avid "Thunder" basketball fan. She also enjoyed KTO Elder Activities when able to participate and loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry Scott and James Scott; sisters Ernestine Green, Dolores Morton, and Ruth Logan; one son Steven Kaskaske; and numerous other relatives.
Norma Jean is survived by three sons: Tommy Kaskaske, Randy Chakenatho, and Mike Scott; four daughters: Gail Keel, Corene Scott, Ruth Scott, and Jessica Keahnah; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); members of her tribally adopted families: Esther Norydyke, Irene Frye, Wanda Murdock, Caroline Kishketon, and Jesse Tofpi; her best friend, Joe Fish, and family; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. All of whom she loved dearly. Norma stated many times her greatest achievement was her family.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Kickapoo Friends Center, McLoud, with the Revered Tommy Labeff officiating.
A traditional meal will be served at 6 p.m. at the church. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, with Reverends Brad Wood and Victor White officiating. A noon meal will follow the service. Burial will be at the Kickapoo Friends Center.
We'll be looking for butterflies from heaven! Hugs, kisses, and much love until next time…
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