Norma Beth Hall

Norma Beth Hall, age 87, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Nashua, Iowa, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a brief illness. Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the United Presbyterian Home main dining room with Bill Griffee officiating. Visitation will begin noon Friday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Friday evening. Interment will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua, Iowa at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Memorials have been established for Hospice of Washington County. Online condolences may be sent for Norma’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com. Norma was born April 3, 1926 on the family farm near Marble Rock, Iowa the daughter of Clifton and Vera (Bower) Sours. She attended school in Marble Rock, Iowa graduating from high school in 1944. She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Norma was united in marriage to Marvin “Bud” Hall on May 3, 1945 in Nashua, Iowa. Norma worked as the company secretary for Munsing Wear and Hormel packing in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She later worked as an office administrator in charge of payroll for Rath Packing in Waterloo, Iowa. Norma lived in Nashua, Iowa most of her married life prior to moving to Washington, Iowa in June of 2011. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Nashua, Iowa where she served as Sunday School Superintendent. Norma served on the School Board for the Nashua Community School District and was the first female elected to serve as Board President. She enjoyed politics and turned down the opportunity to run for public office so she could raise her family. Her family always came first and she was known as a great hostess for family get togethers and her neighborhood teas. She was a master Bridge player having participated in and won many tournaments. As a talented artist she excelled in decorating and ceramics, selling many of her wares to retail stores and craft shows. Norma was a sports fan and especially enjoyed following Big Ten Basketball. She is survived by four daughters; Sara Hansen and husband Don of Bellingham, Washington; Sandy Stanley and husband Bill of Waverly, Iowa; Sue Sinnwell and husband Mike of Belmond, Iowa; Peg Litchfield and husband Lonnie of Washington, Iowa; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;her husband in 2008; two brothers, Claire and Cal Sours as well as one sister, Vena Poppe.

Norma Beth Hall

April 3, 1926 - April 29, 2013