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Donna Dee Norton June 8, 1953 ~ Sept. 24, 2012
September 14, 2012, 9:05 am by Staff Reports
Donna Dee Holden Norton, 59, of Buda, Texas was called to heaven on Monday, Sept. 24. She was born in Austin on June 8, 1953, graduated from David Crockett High School in 1971 and attended Southwest Texas State University. She married James Richard Norton, Jr. (Rick) on Sept. 29, 1973. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Donna was a loving and caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt. She was a beautiful, energetic, and enthusiastic person. Donna was employed at Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) where she was Vice President of Administration and Meetings for 37 years. She loved her job and coworkers, and enjoyed traveling and setting up meetings all over the United States.
When Donna’s journey came to an end, she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by husband of 39 years, Rick Norton; sons Justin Norton & Kelly Pfertner and Jeremy & Kim Norton; three beautiful grandchildren, Jackson Riley Norton, Jared Remmington Norton and Makenna Hope Norton; two sisters Kaye Brown and husband Dennis Brown, and Sherry Williams; parents Arnold and Lucille Holden of Marble Falls; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and many other relatives.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m., at the Manchaca Baptist Church, 1215 FM 1626, Manchaca, Texas, with Reverend Norris Smith officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
A special thank you to Dr. Landon Smith and his staff at Texas Oncology and Dr. John Mangione for the special care provided to Donna.
In lieu of flowers, an education fund has been established for Donna’s grandchildren at the Schwertner State Bank, PO Box 797, Jarrell, Texas 76537 or any memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements made by Harrell Funeral Homes, Austin.
220 South Main St., Burnet, TX 78611 - Phone: (512)756-6136