Norma Griffey, 93, of Excelsior Springs passed away April 17, 2021.

Norma was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Excelsior Springs to Maymie Elsie and Jess Lee Myers.

Norma loved spending time with her family and friends. Norma often spent her days watching Western movies and cheering on her favorite hometown teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. She also enjoyed visiting with her fellow residents at The Oaks, of which Norma was one of the first residents. She lived there for almost 14 years.

Norma was preceded in death by both her parents, and eight brothers and sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Nancy Bowman; son, William (Bill) Griffey III; grandson, Chris Cross; great-granddaughter, Allison Holler; great-great-granddaughter, Mallorie Norris; granddaughter, Carrie Marlin; great-grandchildren, Faith and John Marlin; grandson, Chris Doerrer; grandson, William (Billy) Griffey IV; and grandson, Mason Griffey.

Graveside services will be held at noon May 15 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. Arrangements by Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.

“If I Should Go Tomorrow”

If I should go tomorrow, it would never be goodbye, for I have left my heart with you, so don’t you ever cry. The love that’s deep within me, shall reach you from the stars. You’ll feel it from the heavens and it will heal the scars. (author unknown)