Norma Lee (Sharp) Leary
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Funeral Services for Norma Lee Sharp Leary, 87, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Norma passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Lawrence.
Norma was born on March 16, 1935 in Quincy, KS, the daughter of William Park and Mildred (Alderson) Sharp.
Norma graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1954. After high school Norma worked 5 years as a secretary for Miller Furniture. After the girls were older, she worked 9 years for the USD 497 Diagnostic Center. She also did lots and lots of volunteer work. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Lawrence. She was a member of the India Homemakers Extension for 28 years. She was a member of the Lawrence Jaycees, she served as a leader in the Meadowlark 4-H club for several years, a member of the JC Janes and was a member of the Pilot Club.
Norma married Norman Eugene Leary on May 6, 1956. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2017. Survivors include her daughters, Denise Britto (Gio) and Meredith Leary all of Lawrence; grandson, Chad Britto Midvale, UT, granddaughter, Christa Britto (Jacob Brown) of Lawrence; great granddaughter, Avery Britto; great grandson Jacob Brown II, and two sisters, Lorene Davison, Lawrence and Marie Coy, Phoenix, AZ, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Newell Sharp.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 prior to the service at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pilot International and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Denise and Meredith so sorry to hear of you moms passing. Norma and Norman were one of the first couples Larry and I met when we moved to town in 1963. Went dancing at the Elks, New Years Eve party’s at The Bird, and any Jaycee party. So many good times.
Enjoyed Norma in the Pilot Club. She worked the kitchen during the Antique Shows.
Larry and Vernis Flottman
Meredith,
So sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mother last month and I know it’s very hard. Your mother was a wonderful lady and I know she loved you very much. Hold on to all those wonderful memories and feelings, it will help you get through these coming weeks. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sorry to hear about your mother. I remember when we would visit your family and uncle Ralph. God bless your family.
Denise and Meredith; Was sadden to read about your mom this morning. What a delightful lady. I remember well when she hauled me, Meredith, and some other kids to kindergarten. She will me missed dearly. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you.
Meredith and Denise –
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. I was just remembering ALL of the hours we all got to spend together doing 4-H things for several years. Makes me laugh! And then seeing she and Norm out eating with their “group” every week. I know my mom sure enjoyed those times too! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Dear Meredith and Denise, I was so saddened to learn of your mom‘s recent passing… We had been planning to get together for lunch for months but Covid hindered those plans.
Both of your parents were amazing! I had huge respect for both of them and enjoyed the early years when you were little and we were all friends in the Jaycees and attending KU football games!
Thankful that after a 25 year absence from Lawrence I was able to meet with your mom four years ago when I finally returned and we had a really nice visit. I loved her smile and her laugh.
May God sustain you in the days ahead without her. Love you!
Cynthia (Cindy Peters) Sullivan
Denise and Meredith, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the sweetest, most gracious and most fun friends to be with. I first met her when we were in fifth grade and attended the same church. We enjoyed a friendship through high school, our weddings, reunions and recent years. She will be missed by many, but I will remember the good times and chuckle about the ornery things we did together. May you both remember the good times, the fun times and know that she is at peace and with your Dad.
To Christa Britto , Jacob Brown and the rest of the Leary family.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Keep all the good memories in your heart and it will help with the sadness.
We love you
Gma & Gpa. Brown
Sorry for the family’s loss of a beautiful person, inside and out. May you always find comfort in knowing that your mother’s love is never-ending; for even in her passing her love remains in the wonderful memories of her that continue to put a smile on the faces of all who were a part of her life. Take comfort in this time of loss knowing that God remembers her too. John 5:28,29; Psalms 37:29
The Harvey and Byers family want to extend our heart felt condolences and prayers to you and your family. May God walk wiEth you in this sad time. She was a sweet lady. She will be missed!!
Saddened to see the loss of your sister. Thinking of you. Lorene Davidson