Norma Faye Ketelers Williams
Norma Faye Ketelers Williams, 80, of Austin and a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died Sunday, March 4, 2018.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Father Steven Leger officiating. A burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 29, 1937, Norma was the daughter of Roy Louis Ketelers, Sr. and Florence Margaret Whitmeyer Ketelers. She was a former member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Norma enjoyed art, including drawing and painting, photography, sewing, and gardening. She liked to cook for her family and her gumbo was a favorite among her children. Above all else, Norma was a loving mother whose greatest passion in life was her children and grandchildren. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Marilyn Lynd and Roy “Bubby” Ketelers, Jr.; and infant son, John Robert Williams.
Norma is survived by her sons and their spouses, Mark and Judi Williams of Sugar Land, Bradley and Connie Williams of College Station, Michael and Ting Williams of Austin, Matthew Williams of Call; and daughters and their spouses, Jennifer and Charles Kirkland of Rule, Angela and Amy Williams of Round Rock. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler Williams and wife, Kathlyne, Justin Williams, Ryan Williams, Garrett Williams, Lauren Freemyer and husband, Bryan, Cassidy Williams, Tori Williams, Noelle Williams, and Jaden Williams; and great-grandchildren, Weston Freemyer and Ryley Kirkland.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Charles Kirkland, Tyler Williams, Mark Williams, Bradley Williams, Michael Williams, and Matthew Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Justin Williams, Ryan Williams, Garrett Williams, and Jaden Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences
Mark Clark
March 8, 2018
Mark Clark purchased the Beautiful Heart Bouquet for the family of Norma Faye Ketelers Williams.
Jewel Gurney
March 8, 2018
To all the family -- Just found out about Norma, and we are heartbroken about the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a very good friend to us, and we know how much you all will miss her. With Love, Larry & Jewel Gurney
John
March 7, 2018
Dear Michael and Ting, so sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and peace for your families. Robert and Mary Salazar
Shey
March 7, 2018
Dear Michael, Ting, Noe, Jaden, and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts are with you and in loving remembrance of Norma. Mom and dad sent their condolences and love. Shey and John
Anonymous
March 7, 2018
Dawn of Remembrance Basket was purchased for the family of Norma Faye Ketelers Williams.
Nau Austin Campus Staff And Faculty
March 7, 2018
NAU Austin Campus staff and faculty purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Norma Faye Ketelers Williams.
Linda Oughton
March 7, 2018
May the memory of your Mom live on forever in your hearts! She raised some wonderful children so I know she had to be an awesome person! Know our hearts are with you all!God Bless, Linda and Paul Oughton
Johna
March 7, 2018
My dear friend, oh how you will be missed here on earth. I take comfort knowing that you are in youir Heavenly home and watching down on us. You loved me like your own and I will never forget that. When I was down, you picked me up. Many of my memories of you are us laughing until we were crying. The beach was one of your special places, I never go to the beach without thinking of you my sweet friend and the wonderful tuna fish sandwiches (I never eat tuna but I loved yours). To my Best Friend-"sister" and God mother to my children--Jennifer, thank you for sharing your mother and your precious family with me. You have the best of your mom in you, her beauty and spirit will live on. To my family----I love you! I hurt for you but I rejoice with you knowing that we will see her again! Stick together and love with all your hearts! Much love and many prayers sent! Johna, Alex, Emily
Anonymous
March 6, 2018
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet was purchased for the family of Norma Faye Ketelers Williams.