Lillie Norman

Memorial services for 88-year old Lillie Norman of Chadron, NE, are Friday, Oct 28, 2022 at 2:00 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron.

Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron.

A memorial has been established St. Jude’s Children Hospital and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Lillie Irene Norman was born on November 29, 1933, in Crawford, NE,, to Raymond and (Cleda) Merle Inman-Miller. She passed away on October 22, 2022, at Crestview Care Center in Chadron.

Lillie was raised in Ardmore, SD; one of four children in the home of a railroad family as her mother ran the Ardmore train depot and her father worked for the railroad.

Lillie attended high school in Lusk, Wyo, and shortly after graduation married Donald Norman of Crawford. They moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, as he served in the United States Army. During their time in Missouri, Don and Lillie were blessed with two daughters, Teckla Jo and Starla Marie

Following Don’s service in the Army, the family settled in 1960 in Whiteclay, NE, where they were the owners of The Jumping Eagle Inn. Years later, they lived in Buffalo Gap, SD, and owned Stormin’ Norman’s. 

Over the years, Lillie would build many friendships with community members in Dawes, Sioux, and Sheridan counties, Pine Ridge, SD, and Fall River County, SD.

She had a love for dancing, playing cards and her family. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and organized the Ardmore community reunion for several years.

Her family will miss her contagious laughter, sass and spirit. We thank Crestview Care Center for the loving care she received for the past three years. 

Lillie is survived by daughter Teckla Jo (Duane) of Whitney, NE, sister Cleda (Chris) Erickson of Ukiah, California, grandchildren Starla Eleson of Yellowstone National Park, WY, Misty (Andy) Gregory of Fort Collins, CO, Jason (Jill) Eleson of Denver, CO, Farrah (Matt) Heigel of Lincoln, NE and Brian (Danelle) Eleson of Sugar Hill, GA.

She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Lillie was preceded in death by her husband Don, daughter Starla, mother (Cleda) Merle, sister Berchia, brother Edward, and many cousins and friends.

She was excited to join them all and sends her thanks and love to all who shared laughs and love with her.