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February 7, 2022
Norma Jean (Hunt) Ellington, my sister-in-law, was in many ways more comparable to me as a “big sister” rather than a “sister-in-law”. One of my most memorable experiences involving Norma, and there are many, occurred in elementary school when I was just a small child in 2nd grade.  Norma was secretary to my father, principal of the school I attended throughout elementary school.  Her duties were numerous, one of which was collecting lunch money from each classroom every school-day morning as required by our school lunch program.  Fairly often, I would forget my lunch money and Norma inevitably checked with my teacher if I was covered for lunch each day.  If not, she would pull out the required change from her deep-pocketed skirt and share payment with my teacher for my lunch.  She never mentioned or even wanted reimbursement.

Norma’s caring personality was just one of her many assets as both my husband, Sam, and I can attest.   Her devotion and love for her own husband, (Earl F.) and 2 daughters, (Teresa and Patty) was evident in all interactions with them.  Her continuous connection with family also included grandchildren and great grandchildren being at her side at every given opportunity.  Her love for family did not end here as Norma continually invited her extended family to visit in her home.  Her loving personality as well the hospitality she presented was commendable.  I cannot remember any instance that Norma was not smiling as she unselfishly offered her willingness to assist in each and all family events.

I, and all that had the opportunity to know Norma, will sadly miss her, but the legacy she leaves behind will never be forgotten.     

Evelyn (Ellington) Sallee



Running errands

February 1, 2022
Norma was my grandma, and as a realtor she had a flexible schedule so would often pick me up from school if I needed a ride home. However that did often mean she would have some errands to run and I was along for the ride. I didn't mind and I enjoyed spending the time with grandma. There are a couple of things from these many afternoons that I remember.
First it seemed as though grandma knew everyone! It didn't matter if we went to one place or five...sometime in the course of the afternoon we would run into someone she knew and she would stop to chat with them, while I listened or stood quietly and waited. As kids we used to joke that you can't take grandma anywhere for a quick trip, because inevitably she would know someone who she would say hi to.
The second thing I really remember is whenever she was out she would have a can of diet coke in the car. She was happy to share a drink or two with me if I wanted, but for me it was taking a chance. Grandma never drank a can of soda quickly, so it was always a gamble if that drink would be cool and refreshing or warm, flat, and otherwise old. I drank a lot of flat diet coke because I was thirsty and it was close, but learned pretty quickly if I wasn't terribly thirsty it probably wasn't the tasty drink I hoped for.

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