Services for Norma Hooker Battle of Tunica were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Oakwood Cemetery here.
Battle, 88, died March 31, 2015, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.
She is survived by three children, Paul Battle III and wife Marietta of Tunica; Lil Battle Long and husband Henry Earl of Deeson, MS; and Bill Battle and wife Lynda of Tunica; nine grandchildren, Allison Koestler and husband Kyle of Oxford; Paul Battle IV and wife Hallie of Tunica; Kate Taylor Battle of Chicago, Ill.; Caroline Battle of Oxford; Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, and Betsy Battle, all of Tunica; Norma Roberson and husband Patrick of Helena, Ark.; and Battle Hamrick and wife Courtney of Senatobia; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Battle Jr. of Tunica; her great-grandson, John Battle Hamrac of Helena, Ark.; and her siblings, Sue Hooker Marlar and Thomas Eugene Hooker, Jr.
Born November 12, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn., Norma was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Hooker and Thelma Oneida Murphy Hooker. She attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the University of Tennessee, and Memphis State University. After graduation, she taught English at East High School in Memphis.
In January of 1951, she married Paul Battle Jr. and moved to Mississippi. After they came to Tunica County in the 1950s, first renting land near Sarah and then buying 880 acres, which included the farm headquarters and their home, Norma and Paul quickly built a successful operation, eventually farming thousands of acres of rice, soybeans, cotton, sod and catfish. They also took their farming operations to Costa Rica, where they once owned a cattle ranch and banana plantation.
In addition to owning and operating Battle Farms, Norma had a very active social life and loved to entertain. During her younger years, she was a member of Memphis and Duchess of Cotton Carnival. She enjoyed hosting elaborate parties for friends and family at her home. She loved to play games and create fun prizes and surprises to entertain her guests. In addition, Norma loved to travel, meet new people and see new sights. She also loved designing, building and remodeling homes.
When she was not in the middle of construction on the farm, she could be found in her workshop, creating dollhouses for her three youngest granddaughters. When relaxing, Norma was often found reading a good book by a sunny window or doing exercises in her swimming pool.
Norma, affectionately known as “Dandie” by her grandchildren, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. While many women are known for their great cooking, Norma lived a life far outside of the kitchen. In fact, her children and grandchildren often joked that the only recipe she passed down to them was how to scrape burnt toast. Norma was a strong advocate for education and lifelong learning, and she was known as an adventurous, quick-witted, classy, creative, intelligent, honest, and strong woman.
Rev. Larry Maugh officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Paul Battle IV, Battle Hamrick, Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, Kyle Koestler, and Patrick Roberson.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Tunice United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Battle, 88, died March 31, 2015, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.
She is survived by three children, Paul Battle III and wife Marietta of Tunica; Lil Battle Long and husband Henry Earl of Deeson, MS; and Bill Battle and wife Lynda of Tunica; nine grandchildren, Allison Koestler and husband Kyle of Oxford; Paul Battle IV and wife Hallie of Tunica; Kate Taylor Battle of Chicago, Ill.; Caroline Battle of Oxford; Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, and Betsy Battle, all of Tunica; Norma Roberson and husband Patrick of Helena, Ark.; and Battle Hamrick and wife Courtney of Senatobia; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Battle Jr. of Tunica; her great-grandson, John Battle Hamrac of Helena, Ark.; and her siblings, Sue Hooker Marlar and Thomas Eugene Hooker, Jr.
Born November 12, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn., Norma was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Hooker and Thelma Oneida Murphy Hooker. She attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the University of Tennessee, and Memphis State University. After graduation, she taught English at East High School in Memphis.
In January of 1951, she married Paul Battle Jr. and moved to Mississippi. After they came to Tunica County in the 1950s, first renting land near Sarah and then buying 880 acres, which included the farm headquarters and their home, Norma and Paul quickly built a successful operation, eventually farming thousands of acres of rice, soybeans, cotton, sod and catfish. They also took their farming operations to Costa Rica, where they once owned a cattle ranch and banana plantation.
In addition to owning and operating Battle Farms, Norma had a very active social life and loved to entertain. During her younger years, she was a member of Memphis and Duchess of Cotton Carnival. She enjoyed hosting elaborate parties for friends and family at her home. She loved to play games and create fun prizes and surprises to entertain her guests. In addition, Norma loved to travel, meet new people and see new sights. She also loved designing, building and remodeling homes.
When she was not in the middle of construction on the farm, she could be found in her workshop, creating dollhouses for her three youngest granddaughters. When relaxing, Norma was often found reading a good book by a sunny window or doing exercises in her swimming pool.
Norma, affectionately known as “Dandie” by her grandchildren, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. While many women are known for their great cooking, Norma lived a life far outside of the kitchen. In fact, her children and grandchildren often joked that the only recipe she passed down to them was how to scrape burnt toast. Norma was a strong advocate for education and lifelong learning, and she was known as an adventurous, quick-witted, classy, creative, intelligent, honest, and strong woman.
Rev. Larry Maugh officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Paul Battle IV, Battle Hamrick, Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, Kyle Koestler, and Patrick Roberson.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Tunice United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Services for Norma Hooker Battle of Tunica were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Oakwood Cemetery here.
Battle, 88, died March 31, 2015, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.
She is survived by three children, Paul Battle III and wife Marietta of Tunica; Lil Battle Long and husband Henry Earl of Deeson, MS; and Bill Battle and wife Lynda of Tunica; nine grandchildren, Allison Koestler and husband Kyle of Oxford; Paul Battle IV and wife Hallie of Tunica; Kate Taylor Battle of Chicago, Ill.; Caroline Battle of Oxford; Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, and Betsy Battle, all of Tunica; Norma Roberson and husband Patrick of Helena, Ark.; and Battle Hamrick and wife Courtney of Senatobia; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Battle Jr. of Tunica; her great-grandson, John Battle Hamrac of Helena, Ark.; and her siblings, Sue Hooker Marlar and Thomas Eugene Hooker, Jr.
Born November 12, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn., Norma was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Hooker and Thelma Oneida Murphy Hooker. She attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the University of Tennessee, and Memphis State University. After graduation, she taught English at East High School in Memphis.
In January of 1951, she married Paul Battle Jr. and moved to Mississippi. After they came to Tunica County in the 1950s, first renting land near Sarah and then buying 880 acres, which included the farm headquarters and their home, Norma and Paul quickly built a successful operation, eventually farming thousands of acres of rice, soybeans, cotton, sod and catfish. They also took their farming operations to Costa Rica, where they once owned a cattle ranch and banana plantation.
In addition to owning and operating Battle Farms, Norma had a very active social life and loved to entertain. During her younger years, she was a member of Memphis and Duchess of Cotton Carnival. She enjoyed hosting elaborate parties for friends and family at her home. She loved to play games and create fun prizes and surprises to entertain her guests. In addition, Norma loved to travel, meet new people and see new sights. She also loved designing, building and remodeling homes.
When she was not in the middle of construction on the farm, she could be found in her workshop, creating dollhouses for her three youngest granddaughters. When relaxing, Norma was often found reading a good book by a sunny window or doing exercises in her swimming pool.
Norma, affectionately known as “Dandie” by her grandchildren, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. While many women are known for their great cooking, Norma lived a life far outside of the kitchen. In fact, her children and grandchildren often joked that the only recipe she passed down to them was how to scrape burnt toast. Norma was a strong advocate for education and lifelong learning, and she was known as an adventurous, quick-witted, classy, creative, intelligent, honest, and strong woman.
Rev. Larry Maugh officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Paul Battle IV, Battle Hamrick, Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, Kyle Koestler, and Patrick Roberson.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Tunice United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Battle, 88, died March 31, 2015, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.
She is survived by three children, Paul Battle III and wife Marietta of Tunica; Lil Battle Long and husband Henry Earl of Deeson, MS; and Bill Battle and wife Lynda of Tunica; nine grandchildren, Allison Koestler and husband Kyle of Oxford; Paul Battle IV and wife Hallie of Tunica; Kate Taylor Battle of Chicago, Ill.; Caroline Battle of Oxford; Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, and Betsy Battle, all of Tunica; Norma Roberson and husband Patrick of Helena, Ark.; and Battle Hamrick and wife Courtney of Senatobia; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Battle Jr. of Tunica; her great-grandson, John Battle Hamrac of Helena, Ark.; and her siblings, Sue Hooker Marlar and Thomas Eugene Hooker, Jr.
Born November 12, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn., Norma was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Hooker and Thelma Oneida Murphy Hooker. She attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the University of Tennessee, and Memphis State University. After graduation, she taught English at East High School in Memphis.
In January of 1951, she married Paul Battle Jr. and moved to Mississippi. After they came to Tunica County in the 1950s, first renting land near Sarah and then buying 880 acres, which included the farm headquarters and their home, Norma and Paul quickly built a successful operation, eventually farming thousands of acres of rice, soybeans, cotton, sod and catfish. They also took their farming operations to Costa Rica, where they once owned a cattle ranch and banana plantation.
In addition to owning and operating Battle Farms, Norma had a very active social life and loved to entertain. During her younger years, she was a member of Memphis and Duchess of Cotton Carnival. She enjoyed hosting elaborate parties for friends and family at her home. She loved to play games and create fun prizes and surprises to entertain her guests. In addition, Norma loved to travel, meet new people and see new sights. She also loved designing, building and remodeling homes.
When she was not in the middle of construction on the farm, she could be found in her workshop, creating dollhouses for her three youngest granddaughters. When relaxing, Norma was often found reading a good book by a sunny window or doing exercises in her swimming pool.
Norma, affectionately known as “Dandie” by her grandchildren, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. While many women are known for their great cooking, Norma lived a life far outside of the kitchen. In fact, her children and grandchildren often joked that the only recipe she passed down to them was how to scrape burnt toast. Norma was a strong advocate for education and lifelong learning, and she was known as an adventurous, quick-witted, classy, creative, intelligent, honest, and strong woman.
Rev. Larry Maugh officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Paul Battle IV, Battle Hamrick, Houston Battle, Cooper Battle, Kyle Koestler, and Patrick Roberson.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Tunice United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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