Norma Lou Furtick Mears
November 20, 1932 ~ March 19, 2019
Norma Mears, 86, of Alvarado, Texas passed away March 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born November 20, 1932 in Prichard, Oklahoma to Benjamin Edward and Gladys Cleo (Vest) Furtick. She married Arthur Leon Mears on September 30, 1949 in Venus, Texas.
As a farmer’s wife, book keeper, nurse, seamstress and Sunday school teacher, she wore many hats in her lifetime. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking for her family and friends and unforgettable, sporadic sister outings. She always put others before herself. Her giving heart was full of love, encouragement, generosity and an endless gift of hospitality. She had a passion for her family and especially, children, who were naturally drawn to her. Her selfless acts, like volunteering to work in the church nursery, even into her late 80’s, speaks true to her generous heart. As a devout believer in the Lord and a woman of strong faith with a passion for music, Norma was a mentor to all. The undying love that she and Arthur shared for nearly 70 years will leave behind a beautiful legacy of memories, love, children, laughter and celebration for years to come.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, Arthur Leon Mears, children, grand children, great grand children and many other family members. Preceded by her parents, son, Calvin Leon Mears and brother, Jimmy Dale Furtick.
Service will be conducted March 22, 2019 in Burleson. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas...CPFH
November 20, 1932 ~ March 19, 2019
Norma Mears, 86, of Alvarado, Texas passed away March 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born November 20, 1932 in Prichard, Oklahoma to Benjamin Edward and Gladys Cleo (Vest) Furtick. She married Arthur Leon Mears on September 30, 1949 in Venus, Texas.
As a farmer’s wife, book keeper, nurse, seamstress and Sunday school teacher, she wore many hats in her lifetime. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking for her family and friends and unforgettable, sporadic sister outings. She always put others before herself. Her giving heart was full of love, encouragement, generosity and an endless gift of hospitality. She had a passion for her family and especially, children, who were naturally drawn to her. Her selfless acts, like volunteering to work in the church nursery, even into her late 80’s, speaks true to her generous heart. As a devout believer in the Lord and a woman of strong faith with a passion for music, Norma was a mentor to all. The undying love that she and Arthur shared for nearly 70 years will leave behind a beautiful legacy of memories, love, children, laughter and celebration for years to come.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, Arthur Leon Mears, children, grand children, great grand children and many other family members. Preceded by her parents, son, Calvin Leon Mears and brother, Jimmy Dale Furtick.
Service will be conducted March 22, 2019 in Burleson. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas...CPFH
Norma Lou Furtick Mears
November 20, 1932 ~ March 19, 2019
Norma Mears, 86, of Alvarado, Texas passed away March 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born November 20, 1932 in Prichard, Oklahoma to Benjamin Edward and Gladys Cleo (Vest) Furtick. She married Arthur Leon Mears on September 30, 1949 in Venus, Texas.
As a farmer’s wife, book keeper, nurse, seamstress and Sunday school teacher, she wore many hats in her lifetime. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking for her family and friends and unforgettable, sporadic sister outings. She always put others before herself. Her giving heart was full of love, encouragement, generosity and an endless gift of hospitality. She had a passion for her family and especially, children, who were naturally drawn to her. Her selfless acts, like volunteering to work in the church nursery, even into her late 80’s, speaks true to her generous heart. As a devout believer in the Lord and a woman of strong faith with a passion for music, Norma was a mentor to all. The undying love that she and Arthur shared for nearly 70 years will leave behind a beautiful legacy of memories, love, children, laughter and celebration for years to come.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, Arthur Leon Mears, children, grand children, great grand children and many other family members. Preceded by her parents, son, Calvin Leon Mears and brother, Jimmy Dale Furtick.
Service will be conducted March 22, 2019 in Burleson. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas...CPFH
November 20, 1932 ~ March 19, 2019
Norma Mears, 86, of Alvarado, Texas passed away March 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born November 20, 1932 in Prichard, Oklahoma to Benjamin Edward and Gladys Cleo (Vest) Furtick. She married Arthur Leon Mears on September 30, 1949 in Venus, Texas.
As a farmer’s wife, book keeper, nurse, seamstress and Sunday school teacher, she wore many hats in her lifetime. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking for her family and friends and unforgettable, sporadic sister outings. She always put others before herself. Her giving heart was full of love, encouragement, generosity and an endless gift of hospitality. She had a passion for her family and especially, children, who were naturally drawn to her. Her selfless acts, like volunteering to work in the church nursery, even into her late 80’s, speaks true to her generous heart. As a devout believer in the Lord and a woman of strong faith with a passion for music, Norma was a mentor to all. The undying love that she and Arthur shared for nearly 70 years will leave behind a beautiful legacy of memories, love, children, laughter and celebration for years to come.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, Arthur Leon Mears, children, grand children, great grand children and many other family members. Preceded by her parents, son, Calvin Leon Mears and brother, Jimmy Dale Furtick.
Service will be conducted March 22, 2019 in Burleson. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas...CPFH
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