Norma Lois Tarr,97, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She was born July 27, 1923 in the family home in Leavenworth County near McLouth, Kansas to

George Rufus Tarr and Grace Lee Quesenbury Tarr.

Norma had ten siblings, George LEONARD Tarr, Ruey Champion, Virinda Grace "BITTY" Wiley, Eunice VENIE Tarr, Iva Lee "Ivy" Torneden, Amy Tarr (2 years), Vivian Zule, Sylvia Tarr, Loren Tarr, Zelma Sanders

Norma is preceded in death by two brothers and 8 sisters

Norma is survived by sister-in-law, Rose Tarr Smith, Lawrence, and several nieces and nephews

Norma attended grade and high school in Jefferson County.

After Norma graduated from McLouth High School, she and her sister, Sylvia, spent their lives together. They first went to Lawrence in 1944 to find work.  Norma worked at Kresge's Dime Store in Lawrence, then Hallmark.  When Hallmark came to Leavenworth, they moved to Leavenworth.

Later, she enjoyed working at Kansas Power and Light in Leavenworth.

She retired from Federal Civil Service, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Norma and Sylvia were very close.  They had different interests and friendships, but centered their lives around their family.  They attended nephews' and nieces' birthday parties, school plays, recitals, graduations, weddings, and frequently visited all the siblings and their families.

They enjoyed traveling and visited all 50 states and Canada.  Norma toured England and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Norma loved Sports:  KU Basketball was her favorite.  She attended several games with friends who had choice seats.  She was a real fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, and soccer.  If she could find a ballgame on TV, she was happy.

She was independent and intelligent.  Norma loved puzzles.

When Sylvia passed in July 2014, Norma lost a part of herself.  She moved to Vintage Park in Tonganoxie in April 2017.  This was her home, where she passed away.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Southern Heights United Methodist Church, 726 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS.

Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Pastor Tim Hutabarut will be officiating the graveside service at Fowler Cemetery on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. There will be no funeral procession, please meet at the cemetery. While attending the graveside please stay on the driveway or park outside the gate, the soil is very soft even when dry. Please keep your cars on the gravel and do not drive around in the cemetery. Condolences may be left on Norma's online guestbook at www.davisfueralchapelinc.com . Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.