Norma Leann

Harrell

Norma Leann Harrell passed away at home on April 22, 2023. Norma Leann was born in Greene County, Indiana on February 11, 1939 to Orval Lyman Alkire and Elsie Lenore (Stevens) Alkire.

Norma was a member and Regent of the Major Francis Grice Chapter of

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). She was the longest living Chapter Regent for many years. She was a past president of American Association of University Women, past president of District IX Business Teachers, District IX Teacher of the Year, Beta Rho member National Honor Teacher, Woman's Forum member, 23 Study Club member, first Junior member of Chapter DAR, and a member of the Wichita County Heritage Society where she was a Docent for the Kell House.

Norma traveled from Idaho to Abilene, TX and Abilene Christian College, where she graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After she graduated, Norma worked for Dr. Bob Hunter, Assistant to ACC President. On June 1, 1963, Norma married her Texas' husband, Charles B. Harrell, at University Church of Christ Chapel with Dr. Overton Faubus, Head of Business Department, officiating. In 1965, Charles was transferred to Wichita Falls, TX. Charles and Norma have lived there ever since. Norma was a Secretary at City National Bank for George Payne, Senior Vice President, and Cashier from 1966 to 1968.

Norma started working at lowa Park High School in lowa Park, TX as a business teacher. Several of her students won at District, Regional, and State UIL competition. She also received her real estate license.

Norma and her family were faithful members of the Church of Christ all of their lives. Norma loved to travel. She had been to every state in the United States and at least 10 countries. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 60 years on June 1st, Charles.