Norma Lee Nalley

Norma Lee Nalley, age 89, was born on April 20, 1936, in Atwood, Oklahoma, and passed away on June 9, 2025, in Yukon, Oklahoma. ​ She attended Atwood Schools and married her beloved husband, Jimmie Nalley. ​ Norma was an active member of the Lamar Senior Citizens Club.​

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Dale Nalley; her son, Mark Allen Nalley; her mother, Orell Hayes; her father, Ed Hayes; and her brother, Kenneth Hayes. ​ She is survived by her three children: Glenda Johnson of Yukon, Oklahoma; Pat Hanson (Steve) of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Jim Nalley (Jonie) of Yukon, Oklahoma. ​ Additionally, she leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Barbara of Meeker, Oklahoma, and Inez of Sanderson, Texas. ​

Known affectionately as "Grandma" by everyone, Norma cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. ​ She enjoyed her time with friends at the Lamar Senior Citizens Club, where she took painting lessons and became a talented artist. Her paintings, which won several awards, were among her proudest achievements and are displayed with pride by her loved ones. ​ Norma also enjoyed creating paintings for her friends and family. ​

One of her favorite activities at the center was participating in "Nashville Nights," where she proudly performed as Loretta Lynn, singing "Coal Miner's Daughter." ​ She also loved attending music events, dances, and singings at local centers with her sister Barbara. ​ Norma's love for her family, friends, and creative pursuits left a lasting legacy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at 2:00 p.m., at the Holdenville Cemetery, Holdenville, OK.