Norma Lou (Getson) Mouser, 86, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 near Violet Hill, AR.
Norma was born near the Sharum community on May 3, 1938, the second of four children of John B. and Clara Inez (McKnelly) Getson. Norma learned hard work at an early age. She grew up and spent many years working on the family farm near O’Kean, and later worked several years as a seamstress. In her retired life, Norma and Larry were valued members of the Crowley’s Ridge Cruisers car club where they enjoyed countless hours driving their classic cars in parades and fundraising for various charities. They were also very respected members of their community where they would host gatherings for their area’s friends and neighbors. Norma’s family and friends will greatly miss her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, kind words, delicious meals, and warm hugs.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mouser; sister, Carolyn Elledge; grandson, Jeromey Roberts; great-granddaughter, Kyla Rickey; and loyal companion, her Pomeranian Muggs.
Survivors include her children Ronnie “Buck” Roberts and Steve (Gayle) Roberts both of O’Kean, and Kathy (David) Hicks of Violet Hill; grandchildren, Shawna (Jessie) Rickey, Jason Ballard, Ronnie (DaRae) Roberts, Whitney (Tyler) Cooper, Katie (Adam) French, and Justin (Caitlin) Roberts; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Sue (Dallas) Roberts; brother, John Carman Getson; and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM-12 PM at McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, AR. Funeral services will be at 12 PM with the Rev. Aaron Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge, AR.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Norma’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jason Ballard, Ronnie Roberts, Justin Roberts, Hunter Rickey, Brett Ballard, and Ethan Rickey.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jessie Rickey, Tyler Cooper, and Adam French.
Memorials may be made to the Crowley’s Ridge Cruisers in Jonesboro, AR.