Obituary - Norma Lois Avery

Norma Lois Avery

Norma Lois Avery, age 85, Centerville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born on November 17, 1929 at Ottawa, Kansas the daughter of Chester and Genevieve Andrews Fredricks. She graduated from Ottawa High School. Norma married Billie Joe Bill Avery on July 25, 1948 in Ottawa. Her grandfather Charles Andrews was the officiating clergy. They made their home in Ottawa until 1959, moving to Osawatomie at that point. She worked in several capacities including: Avon Representative, Clerk at Woolworth''s, and in food service at USD 367. In 1979, Norma and Bill moved to Centerville. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, collecting antiques, and had a passion for reading. She and Bill worked together taking care of their apple orchard. Norma''s family was the most important thing in her life. She enjoyed attending her children''s school activities, and Grammy continued that tradition when her grandsons came along. The family was very fortunate to take memorable vacations together. Norma was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Bill, daughter, Melissa Maimer and husband Danny, son, Mike Avery and wife Lisa, grandsons Blake Maimer and wife Sarah, Jarod Avery, Tommy Avery, Grant Maimer, and great grandson Barrett Maimer, brother, Chester Fredricks, and a sister Martha Anna Robison. 

Funeral service will be held 10 AM, Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Osawatomie Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Thursday at the Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Linn County Care to Share. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.