Norma Fadler

Norma Jean Fadler has earned her heavenly home. She passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the presence of her two sons at Lutheran Home Providence Hospice Care.

She was born June 2, 1930, in Sedgewickville to Tony “Ted” and Grace Seabaugh Dolle. On Aug. 15, 1947, she married William H. “Billy” Fadler, who preceded her in death June 25, 2020.

Norma Jean was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. Prior to that, she and Billy had been active members at Reagan’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Patton. She was a faithful servant to the Lord, reading the entire Bible yearly.

She began her school teaching career at an early age, attaining her bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State College in 1960. She taught in several one-room schoolhouses for many years, prior to teaching at Patton-Sedgewickville School District and retiring from Meadow Heights School in 1987, after 40 years of teaching.

She and Bill enjoyed many hobbies: square dancing, trail riding, showing horses and camping with friends and family members. She was a member of Blue Creek Quilters, where many pleasant hours of fellowship were enjoyed. She also enjoyed quilting with the New McKendree ladies. Family and friends have reaped the benefit of her talents with many quilts as precious memories. She was a fantastic, no-need-for-a-recipe cook, teaching her granddaughter the art of making chicken and dumplings and doughnuts.

Norma is survived by her two sons, Billie Dwane (Jeannette) Fadler and Elwood Lester “Woody” Fadler, both of Jackson; a granddaughter, Nicole Fadler (Tyler) Stevens of Chesterfield; two great-grandchildren, Anderson and Rush Stevens; two sisters, Betty (late Don) Yount of Pilot Knob and Anna Lee (late Glen) Mungle of Troy; and a brother-in-law, Charles (Judy) Fadler of Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; Billy’s parents, William and Matilda Cook Fadler; and Billy’s siblings, Norma June (Bob) Davault, Rosa (Charlie) Lux and Juanita (Denver) Rehkop; and Billy’s two young sisters.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday, April 30, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Jimmie Corbin will conduct the funeral at noon Tuesday, April 30, at the funeral home. He will conduct a graveside committal at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Patton Cemetery in Patton.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests Patton Cemetery or New McKendree United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Norma Jean’s obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.