Norma Threlfall Estes was born December 15, 1931 to Henry and Callie Bond Threlfall, near Galena on the Threlfall farm. She left this life for her eternal home on October 5, 2020.
            Norma accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a teenager and her faith in Him was the center of her life. She was united in marriage to Paul W. Estes and he precedes her in death. She considered herself blessed to have been employed in the U.S.D.A.-A.S.C.S. office in Galena for thirty-three years. Norma was known and respected for her integrity.
            She severed her community as secretary & treasure of the Noland Cemetery Association for thirty-two years.
            Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Paul Estes; a sister, Inez Threlfall; brother, Ernest Threlfall; cousins, Bob and Janet Phelps.
            She is survived by a cousin, Jim Phelps other relatives and friends she loved as family.
            Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Nolan Cemetery Galena, Missouri conducted by Rev. Wayne Blades under the care of Westrip Funeral Home Crane, Missouri.
            “Death is a path all must trod if we are to reach from here to God’