Norma Jean Willis died peacefully on September 17, 2019 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Norma was born in North Tonawanda on November 30, 1938, the daughter of Martin Potzger and Mildred Demler Potzger.
Among those waiting in heaven for her were her parents, loving husband James; her brother, John Potzger; and step-daughter, Margaret Faust. Norma is survived by her sister, Carol (Larry) Human; brother, Robert Potzger; nephew, Daniel (Rebecca) Human; great nephew, Henry; great nice, Harper; and step-daughter, Shirley (James) Adymy.
Norma and her husband Jim moved to Inverness, Florida after his retirement. She lived there, in the home that they built, until returning to North Tonawanda seven years ago. Norma’s artistic skills blossomed in Florida. Her favorite medium was watercolor and she was co-founder of the Citrus County Watercolor Club. Several of Norma’s watercolors won prizes in surrounding art shows and galleries.
Norma was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Inverness, Florida. After returning to North Tonawanda, she joined the congregation at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Funeral services are scheduled in Inverness on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Donald Pratt of the First United Methodist Church of Inverness with burial following in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
A memorial to Norma will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, September 23, 2019 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 3921 Mapleton Road, North Tonawanda, NY.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, or to the United Methodist Church, Inverness, Florida.
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