Norma Hewitt's Obituary
Norma Mae Hewitt, 91, of Oskaloosa, Iowa passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Norma was born October 14, 1928 in Corning, Iowa to Fritz and Thelma (Sutton) Townsend. She attended school in Pacific Junction and graduated with the class of 1946. She continued her education by attending business school in Omaha, NE. On March 11, 1947 Norma was united in marriage to Wallace E. Maddy in Hiawatha, Kansas. To this union, three children were born: Stanley, Elizabeth, and Steven. Norma and Wally made their home in Corning, Iowa for several years while raising their three children. The family moved to Eddyville in 1954. While Norma's children were in school, she worked for the Eddyville school district as a cook in the lunchroom. After Norma's children graduated, she went to work as the Purchasing Agent for Roseman Brothers in Ottumwa, Iowa and later worked several years in the same position at Ideal Supply in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where she was employed until 1983. Wallace preceded Norma in death on October 7,1975. Norma remarried William Hewitt in 1983. Together, they owned and operated the Dairy Queen in Oskaloosa, Iowa until Bill sold the business in 1994. William passed away on March 8, 2005. Norma lived at home for several years, spending her time with friends and family. In 2017, Norma moved into Homestead in Oskaloosa for the help she needed to stay independent. Here she made many new friends and enjoyed many entertaining and fun activities. Norma was a lifelong, active member of the Oskaloosa Business and Professional Women organization where she served as local president and also held the position as Iowa's BPW state president. She traveled to many places as state president, representing Iowa and made many lifelong friends during this time. Norma had many hobbies including crocheting, feeding corn to her squirrels, and watching soap operas and sports on T.V. She used her crocheting skills to make gifts for many friends and family. Her biggest joy later in life was attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities in the company of her daughter Elizabeth. Left to remember Norma are her children, daughter Elizabeth Childs of Oskaloosa, IA, two sons, Stanley (Linda) Maddy of Mystic, IA and Steven (Sally) Maddy of Rose Hill, IA. She was blessed with 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Tony) Parks, Keane (Bobbie) Maddy, Robbie Childs and Jason (Stacey) Maddy, 9 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren, a sister Roberta (Russell) Steele of Des Moines, IA and many nieces and nephews. She was very proud of having 3 sets of 5 generations. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, Wallace Maddy and William Hewitt, 3 brothers Charles, Harold, and Raymond, her sister Eleanor Sheffield and a son-in law Terry Childs. Norma's family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Homestead and Hospice Serenity House of Oskaloosa for the incredible attention Norma received while she was a resident in their respective care. As was Norma's wish, her body has been cremated and graveside services will be held at a later date for family and friends. Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa will be handling the arrangements for Norma's family. Memorials may be given to Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Online condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Norma Hewitt please visit our Sympathy Store. Events Details are pending.
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