Norma Elizabeth Freeman

Norma Elizabeth “Beth” Freeman, 95, of Evansville, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. Norma was born on September 17, 1928 in Evansville to the late William and Amanda (Seib) Rhodes. She attended school at Sacred Heart, Ferdinand, St. Mary of the Woods and Memorial. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where, in earlier years, she played the organ and sang for weddings. Norma retired from Bristol-Myers Squibb Mead Johnson Nutritionals, rising from a secretary to management positions that took her all over the country; and establishing new departments. She was a Kentucky Colonel, a Rotary member and past president of the American Business Women’s Association. She held UE Aces basketball and Evansville Philharmonic season tickets, liked to bowl, read mysteries and travel to Europe. She retired to Destin, FL where she lived for 27 years. She was a member of Corpus Christi and Resurrection Church where she served on the new church building committee. She was a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and served on the board of Catholic Charities. She served on the City of Destin’s Affordable Housing Board, and Board of Governors of Shoreline Towers Condominiums. She started the Shoreline Towers Association Realty (STAR) rental program where she retired in 2005. She was a Red Hat Society lady and met with a special group of friends once a month. She loved to entertain visiting family and friends on the beach. She considered her greatest accomplishment her two sons and she loved having her family around her. Surviving Norma are sons Robert Jeffrey (Laurie) and Donald Lawrence (fianceé Nikki Hayes); granddaughter Misty Schroeder, O’Fallon MO; and great grandsons Harrison and Hudson Schroeder, O’Fallon MO. A special thank you to care givers Carmen Patrick, Julie Pierce, Betty Burris; West River Health Campus and Heart To Heart Hospice. Funeral Services and burial at St. Joseph Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Deydier House of Discernment, 1626 Glendale Ave., Evansville, IN 47712, or the Humane Society. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Norma Elizabeth Freeman

September 17, 1928 - October 5, 2023