Norma Gale Howard, 87 of Springfield, passed away on June 2, 2024.

Norma was married to Junior (J.W.) Howard and together they raised five children, Donna, Sharla, Donald, David, and JoAlice. Norma was employed for many years by Dayton Rubber Company and the Burke Bag Company. She attended Northside Christian Church.

 Norma is survived by daughters, Donna Bulloch and husband Jerry of Lewisville, TX, Sharla Jacobs and husband Eddie of Elkland, MO, JoAlice Kelley and husband Richard of Republic, MO; son, David Nixon and wife Vicki of Frisco, TX, and others.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery in Elkland, MO. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Norma’s memory to the Pleasant View Cemetery.