Norma Williams

Norma Lea (Applegate) Williams, 69, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2023. Born January 30, 1954, in Emporia, Kansas, Norma carried a steady kindness throughout her life and treasured moments spent with family and friends.

A devoted wife of 52 years to her husband George, Norma found great joy in ordinary, shared pleasures — the comfort of family gatherings, the laughter of grandchildren, and time spent outdoors. She was happiest watching her grandchildren at sporting events and supporting them at every milestone. Those simple acts of love and encouragement defined Norma’s everyday life and made her a beloved mother, sister, and Nana.

Norma is remembered by her children Cindi Lawson (Nathan) and Jason Williams (Sara); brothers Jay Applegate (Debbie), Mark Applegate, Larry Applegate (Linda), and Ronnie Applegate; her sister Carolyn Jo Ply; and grandchildren Owen Lawson, Connor Lawson, Ellie Williams, Molly Williams, and Collin Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Nelson Applegate and Floreine Fern Gilkison Purvis, and her step-father Fred Purvis.

Family and friends celebrated Norma’s life with a memorial service held at Lakeview Funeral Home & Cemetery in Wichita on September 9, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were invited to support the family. Norma’s gentle presence, steady devotion to her family, and the small, joyful ways she showed love remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be remembered for her warmth, her delight in nature, and the quiet faithfulness with which she lived her life.