Norma Dorothy Brothers, 85, of Jackson died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at her home.
She was born March 21, 1917, in Jackson, daughter of Louis and Ida Zschille Ristig. She and Robert L. Brothers were married June 4, 1938, in Luxora, Ark.
Norma worked at the former International Shoe Co. in Jackson and the former Florsheim Shoe Co. in Cape Girardeau, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.
Loving survivors include her husband; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Becky Brothers of Springfield, Mo., Michael and Connie Brothers of Jackson; five grandchildren, Angela and Steven Brothers of Sacramento, Calif., Jeffrey Brothers of Chico, Calif., Jason Brothers of Jackson, and Jamie Brothers of Overland Park, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson after 1 p.m. Friday.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.
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