Ruth Norman

Ruth Lynn Bradley Norman, a life-long citizen of the Dyersburg area, has passed away July 19, 2019, in Dyersburg. She was 87. Mrs. Norman was a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.
Mrs. Norman was born in 1931 to Neely Edwin and Ruby Corley Bradley. She spent her childhood in the Finley area, then attended Dyersburg High School. A 1949 graduate of DHS, she was part of the marching band as a majorette. During this time, her winning smile helped earn her 1st runner-up to Miss Dyersburg. Ruth met Dyersburg native William T. (Bill) Norman while working at City Drug and they married in 1952. Together, they raised four children in Dyersburg. Along with Mr. Norman’s brother Bob, they owned and operated Norman’s Radio and TV Clinic for over 50 years.
Through her children, Mrs. Norman was a steady presence in PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other social organizations. She was always ready for fundraisers and community volunteer work in addition to her activities for the Church of Christ.
Local citizens knew Ruth Norman for her bubbly laugh, red hair and generous heart. She was dedicated to enriching Dyersburg through civic activities, particularly for the arts. Mrs. Norman worked for many years with Dyersburg Community Concerts, Dyersburg Little Theater and Sweet Adelines. Her beautiful alto voice was often requested for events. She was an original member of the MacDowell Music Club of Dyersburg and remained active her entire life. Some also will remember her for the entertaining demonstrations of her folk art “dancing dolls.”
Mrs. Norman is predeceased by Bill, her husband of 57 years, in addition to a brother, Robert Bradley, and two sisters, Martha B. Davis and Mary Dean Hartman. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Cynthia N. Russell, Lisa Norman, William B. Norman and Keith Norman; Joshua B. Russell, Keith E. Lay, Zovie Najarian, Bella Norman and Lola Norman. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday, July 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Scott Owen with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.                                                                                    Kevin Norman, Burnie Norman, Josh Russell, Dan Davis, Spence Lowery and Carl Schultz will serve at pallbearers.                                                                                          The family will receive friends Sunday, July 21st from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials be directed to Parr Avenue Church of Christ, 2482 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or Dyersburg/Dyer Co Humane Society, P.O. Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38025.
We are privileged and honored to serve the Norman family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.