Thursday, August 22, 2024

Norma J. Booth

Glasford- Norma J. Booth, 88, of Glasford, passed away at 8:20 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on July 19, 1936 in Bryant, Illinois, a daughter of Esta and Ethel (Ritchie) Roberts. She married Rodger Booth on October 16, 1960 in Bryant. He survives.


Also surviving is her daughter, Crystal (the late Rick) Wilkinson of Canton; four sister-in-law’s, Patricia Booth Melton of Peoria; Janet Booth Naylor of Mapleton; Judy Booth (Ron) Jones of Princeville; Deborah Booth (Randy) Gallinger, and brother-in-law, Eugene (Carol) Booth of Montana. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Sheldon (Marie) Roberts, Mary Jo Roberts (Marshall) Black, Joseph R. (Pam) Roberts; Verda J Roberts, Jodi Roberts (David) Pascal and great nieces and nephews.


Norma was preceded in death by her son-in-law Richard L Wilkinson Jr., brothers, Donald and James Roberts; sister, Juanita Roberts, and three sister-in-law’s Mary Hurley Roberts, Verda Tumor Roberts, Sharon Booth Searle and two brother-in-law’s Max Melton and Charles Naylor. Her beloved nephews, John C. Roberts, James H. Roberts, Donald J. Roberts Jr., and niece Annette Searle Downing.


Norma was a wonderful floral designer, as she and Rodger owned and operated Booth’s Greenhouse for many years. She was a member of the Glasford Baptist Church. Norma loved Jesus since she was a small girl having spent a lifetime of consuming His word and sharing it with others. In her last days on earth, she was heard praying and praising Jesus even when she could not communicate clearly. She rests in His loving arms.


Norma enjoyed many conversations with her friends over the years. She spent a great deal of time visiting with dear friends, and neighbors Merle & Sheila Allen who watched over both Rodger & Norma during the past few years as her health had declined. Her family is grateful for the kindness and care the Glasford community has shown to them over the years.


Per Norma’s wishes, Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Glasford Baptist Church from 10:30 until 1:00 PM. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Walnut Cemetery in Banner. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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