Norma Butts
May 17, 2016
Norma Butts, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Taylor House Hospice. She was born in Des Moines on March 10, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Jacobs.
Norma graduated from North High School and was a member of DeWolf Street Gospel Hall. She was a long time waitress at Denny’s Restaurant and the Four Seasons Restaurant. Norma was known in the neighborhood for reading to the children in her driveway, being woken up many mornings to the children waiting for her. She enjoyed going to garage sales and had the ability to talk to anyone about anything.
Norma is survived by her sons, Robin Butts, Tony (Lorna) Butts, and Merloren Butts; grandchildren, Tyshika (Santiago) Alonzo, Robin Jamez, Benjamin Nichols, and Lil' Tony Butts; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Grace Pearl, Jeanette (Cliff) Lowery, Veronica Haywood, Steve Tate, and Teri (Terry) Fisher; step-children, Gaynell (Dennis) Moore, Derrick Butts, and Demery (Bridgette) Butts; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren Merlyn Butts; brother, Bobby Jacobs; stepson, Loren Butts; and grandson, Tacono Conner.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Norma.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kearstin Nichols-Shaw
05/26/2016
Sending my love to the Butts family. Norma was something special, as those close to her know. Those facial expressions, her advice, and her caring. Her kindness to me and my family will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Miss Norma
Lindsay (Bailey) Harris
05/22/2016
My condolences to the Butts family. Miss Norma was really something and I have such fond memories of her from my childhood. Love and Peace, Lindsay
Vickie
05/21/2016
Rest in peace. We loved you, He loved her more.
Tyrone & Anita Westom
05/19/2016
To the Family of Norma Butts
God Bless You All
And keep You
Strong in his Faith!!!!
Tyrone & Anita Weston Jr.
Mary Clark-Butts
05/19/2016
I meet you as a stranger, then we became best friends, But God knows best Aunt Norma. I love you and miss you. You're Niece Mary.
Carmen Hood
05/19/2016
Teri my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.????
Lola Titus
05/19/2016
Robin and Family so sorry for your loss. It was always nice talking to Norma and 4 Seasons and sometimes very funny .
Shella Robinson
05/19/2016
My prayers and condolences to the family.
Carol Lowery-Moore
05/18/2016
prayers coming from the Lowery family!
Tiffany Nelson
05/18/2016
Ty Alonzo & Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and sending love. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.