Obituary of Norma Kilgore-Mashburn

Norma Ruth Kilgore-Mashburn, age 71, long-time resident of Coweta passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Coweta, OK. Norma was born on May 26, 1941 in Wagoner County, OK and was the daughter of Roy and Lorene (Ketchum) Gilbert. Norma and Ed Kilgore were united in marriage on May 19, 1958 in Muskogee, OK and he preceded her in death in 1971. She then married Jerry Mashburn and they later separated. Norma was as a caregiver for most of her life. She worked at the Golden Agers in Coweta taking care of elderly people. Norma was a member of the Coweta Church of God of Prophecy. Norma enjoyed doing craft work, painting angels, crocheting, quilting, reading books, working puzzles, playing skipbo, singing, going to garage sales and most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids and family. Norma will be missed as a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Norma is lovingly survived by her sons, Lynn Kilgore and wife, Barbara, of Coweta, OK and Darren Mashburn and wife, Rebecca, of Broken Arrow, OK; her daughter, Carla Kilgore of Coweta, OK; three brothers, Kelly Gilbert and wife, Geraldine, of Coweta, OK, Willie Gilbert and wife, Mildred, of Haskell, OK and Roger Gilbert and wife, Cathy, of Stillwater, OK; three sisters, Estelene Sisney and husband, Hershel, of Coweta, OK, Marion Ann Mashburn of Porter, OK and Verna Chadwell and husband, Lloyd, of Haskell, OK; 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Kilgore, her parents, Roy and Lorene Gilbert, one brother, Leroy Gilbert and one sister, Vaughna Sisney. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, January 16, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Coweta, OK with Pastor D. Frank Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. The family of Norma Kilgore-Mashburn entrusted her care and services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515. Family and friends may sign the guest book on-line @ www.wrightbrownfunerals.com.