"I was so blessed to have her as my mother. She touched my life with her smile, and I have many memories that I will always hold close to my heart. I know I'll miss her dearly, but I know I still have things to do before I can join her once again, because she is my mother and that is eternal. Your daughter always, Darlene"
In loving memory of
Norma R. Rhoten
April 2, 1930 - January 28, 2010
Upland: Norma R. Rhoten, 79, passed away Thursday at 4:47p.m.at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hartford City the daughter of the late James and Leona (Hall) Jones. She attended Jefferson Township High School. Mrs. Rhoten retired in 1992 after many years with the Northern Indiana Medical Services, Marion. She faithfully attended the former Upland Church of the Nazarene where she taught Sunday School for many years. Survivors include two sons, Everett Rhoten, Steve Rhoten, both Upland; a daughter, Darlene Zak, Upland; a brother, Alvin Jones, Marion; two sisters, Mary Besser, Hartford City, Myrtle Peterson, Sims; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Rhoten. Memorials may be made to the family through the funeral home. Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland, Indiana Interment: Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Indiana Visitation: Monday 9:00 a.m., Jones-Smith Funeral Home 259 N. Main St., Upland, In 46989
Tributes
"Steve, I am so sorry for you loss. Your Mom was a very special lady and always was kind to me. if you need anything please call. Love you, Dodie"
"God of mercy, look kindly on Your servant Norma who has set down the burden of her years. As she served You faithfully throughout her life, may You give her the fullness of Your peace and joy. Norma was my grandmother, and a very loving and caring person. She will be greatly missed, but I know that she will be watching over us from above. I will always hold her in my heart. I love you grandma. Levi"
"May the Lord keep her as we have and may He help us in our time of sorrow. My grandmother was an inspiration and a light of hope and love. She will be missed and loved always. I love you grandma. xoxoxo Always, Erica Lynn"
"I?m a little late to the party Grandma. Thank you for the love. Thank you for the fantastic taste in television. Thank you for the rummages and the egg sandwiches. Thank you for Sunday school and your front porch. thank you for your backyard. Thank you for shaping me. "