Norma Needham Conover

1920 - 2017

Norma Needham Conover obituary, 1920-2017, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

2300 West Adair Drive

Knoxville, Tennessee

Norma Conover Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2017.

Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Norma (Needham) Conover passed away Thursday, September 14th at NHC Ft. Sanders. She was born at home on February 17, 1920 in Knoxville, TN to Hollis and Sara (Samples) Needham. She graduated from Old Knoxville High School in 1938.
Norma is survived by five children: Michael Conover and wife Colene of Kingsport; William Dee Conover III "Butch" of Knoxville, Rebecca Conover Cobb and husband Steve of Friendship, Maine; Christopher Conover and wife Connie of Norris; Kent Conover and wife Brenda of Mt. Airy, Maryland. She was grandmother to 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was Aunt to 4 loving nieces.
Norma was an honorary First Family of Tennessee descending from the Fine family. She was predeceased by former husband William Dee Conover and brother, Boyce Needham.
Norma practiced nursing for 30 years at Ft Sanders and UT Hospital. She was an avid reader, family historian and hiking club member, and was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
She enjoyed travelling to visit family in Virginia, Maryland and Maine. In her 70's she fulfilled a dream of visiting Paris and London. After retirement she volunteered in the Foster Grandparent Program. Norma's family would like to express their greatest appreciation for the caring staff at NHC Ft Sanders. Memorial donations may be made to NHC Ft Sanders, 2120 Highland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37916.
The family will receive friends from4:00 to 6:00 pm Saturday with the funeral service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. Rev. Deborah Conover will officiate. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery at 12:45 pm Sunday for the graveside at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com

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September 17, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Norma's family from those of us who have known Butch since high school. You are in our prayers.
East High School Friends
(Linda Waller Perry)

September 17, 2017

Chris, so sorry for your loss. Nothing can take the place of our mothers. I TRULY hope you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sincerely, Terri McMinn

September 16, 2017

Cheryl Alsup

My sweet Norma, I will truly miss you. So glad that I had the pleasure of providing care for you. I'll always remember the great laughs and talks we had. Rest In Heaven my sweet lady.

September 16, 2017

Carol Vandenbosch

I was so blessed to have had a mother-in-law with the unending love, genuine care and open arms, always, of Grandma Conover. She shared herself with so many and was so gracious and loving. Each of us who crossed her path are better people today because of the love she gave and the example she was of a
truly precious lady. I Love You, Grandma Conover xxoo carol

September 16, 2017

Dee

She was such a wonderful example, sweet and generous, with her time, and love. A beautiful person, who will be missed so much.

September 16, 2017

Maxine Ford

Rest in peace my dear friend. I remember her visits and our historical visits to places around Richmond. She was a very special lady who loved her family and was loved by everyone.

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16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sep

17

Memorial Gathering

12:45 p.m.

Lynnhurst Cemetery

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Sep

17

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Lynnhurst Cemetery

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2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918

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