Maurene Norman Obituary

Maurene Patsy Wright "Pat" NormanPat was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 13, 1933. She was pre-deceased by her father Lewis Franklin (Bud) Wright and her mother Margaret Abigale (Williamson) Wright, her husband of 66 years, Earl Ray Norman and son Michael Ray (Bud) Norman. She is survived by her two sons Stephen Patrick and his wife Cynda and Kenneth Earl and his wife Kathleen. Pat attended college at Central Christian College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After marriage she and Earl lived in Ft Worth, Texas; Marana, Arizona; Enid, Oklahoma; the Philippines, Wichita then Seminole, Florida and back to Wichita where their children grew up. Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania was home for 30 years. She was a constant volunteer. When her children were young her volunteering was mostly with the school and Church and sports and activities for young people. Later she was active with Women's Aeronautical Association. She was chairperson for the 50th anniversary celebration and later became President of the organization. When the family moved to Florida, she continued her education at St. Petersburg Community College. When the family moved back to Wichita, she became president of the PTA at Kistler Elementary and Brooks Junior High. She was president of University Women that raised money for York College in Lincoln, Nebraska and Oklahoma Christion University of Science and Art in Edmond, Oklahoma. The family then moved to Branford, Connecticut and then to Chadds Ford. At Chadds Ford, Pat had an active social life but also was a Docent at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, served on the Kennett Square Library Special Committee, taught a Ladies Bible Class and belonged to International Women's Club. Pat had season tickets to the Playhouse, where she enjoyed Broadway Dramas and Musicals. While she lived in Chadds Ford, she travelled the world with her beloved husband Earl and friends--they visited every continent but one. They had a ball visiting places they never dreamed they would see. Due to Earl's ill health, they moved back to Wichita to live at Larksfield Place in Independent Living. Pat passed away in her home at Larksfield, getting ready for her day. Visitation will be from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central Ave. , Wichita, KS. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 2023, at Riverwalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco, Wichita, KS. A second funeral and burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13313 N. Kelly, Oklahoma City, OK at 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 16, 2023. Memorials have been established with: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. , Dallas, TX 75231; Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd. , Wichita, KS 67203.