Norma Glee (Surface) Moorman

Norma Glee (Surface) Moorman, was born a 4lb premature baby in St. Joseph, Missouri to Clite and Nita Surface on May 16, 1924. She had one brother, Bill, who was 10 years older. Norma was orphaned at age 10 and her grandparents moved to St. Joseph to care for her. She worked at her grandparent’s grocery store all through school. She graduated from Benton High School in 1941. Norma taught piano for several years and worked at Sears where she met the love of her life, Roy Lee Moorman. They were married in March 1963. They shared many wonderful years together and were blessed with five children. Roy and Norma moved to Waynesville in July 1963. They built, co-owned and operated Witmor Farms Restaurant in Buckhorn, just west of Waynesville until 1997 when they retired. Norma was raised Episcopalian and then was an active member of Waynesville United Methodist Church. She was an accomplished pianist, author and loving wife and mother. She was active in her community, church and the Republican Party. She was able to meet several prominent people throughout her lifetime, including President Ronald Reagan. Norma was a member of the Missouri Restaurant association and the Missouri Republican Party. Norma passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She had attained the age of 87 years, 6 months and 28 days. Norma leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roy Moorman; five children: Garry C. James (Stephanie) of Colorado Springs, CO, Jon James (Jodi) of Tempe, AZ, Nanette James Ridenour of Waynesville, MO, Jay James (Adriana) of Tucson, AZ and Chuck Moorman (Donna) of St. Joseph, MO; 13 grandchildren: Amy, Jesica, Craig, Nikki, Wendie, Chad, Rustin, Mark, Ashley, Adam, Riley, Ernesto and Adriana; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the Waynesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill O’Neal and Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Pianist Joan Murray accompanied Soloist Cheryl Wood as she sang “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. The song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was also played. Private family burial was held at St. Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery of St. Joseph, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.