Norma Frances Steddum's Obituary
Norma Frances Steddum, 86, of Memphis, TN passed away on October 08, 2022 at Providence Assisted Living in Grenada, MS.
Norma was born on November 12, 1935 to John and Margaret Jones in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Memphis Technical High School in 1953, she went on to later work for Cigna as an insurance claims adjuster.
After retiring in 2004 after 30 of service at Cigna, Norma spent her time taking care of her parents and building a special bond with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, and cooking for her large family, especially during the holidays.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, John Hale and Margaret Yancy Jones, along with her late husband, John L. Steddum, whom she dearly loved.
She is survived by her children, Michael Tata (Maria), John R. Tata (Brenda), Susan Parks (Clift), and Kirk Tata (Lisa); her grandchildren, Elizabeth Floyd (Mike), Eleana Bell (Sean), Jessica Kirk (Shea), Amanda Scheafer (Jordon), Eric Tata, Adam Tata, Richard Parks, Chad Parks, and Josh Parks; and her great-grandchildren, Alexander, Blakely, Bryce, Casen, Hayden, Hudson, Jillian, and Nicholas.
Visitation will be held 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a graveside ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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