“Cheetie” Norma I. (Hayes) Parker-Raymond lost her battle with depression on October 12, 2023 to join her husband of almost 25 years James E. Raymond in heaven. Norma was born on the 17th of June 1948 to William D. and Lola Bell (Willard) Hayes in Missouri. Norma spent most of her life in Missouri, she joined the Air Force, married, and had children. After her divorce, she became an over the road truck driver for seven years where she was able to travel through every state of the continental United States and some areas of Canada. Norma began working for the USPS where she met and married James on February 14, 1998. Norma enjoyed spending time with family and friends, she had wanted to visit every state in the US and had recently traveled to Alaska. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Reeder (Mark), son Bobby Joe Benedict, stepson Bill Raymond (Stacey), nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; brothers Howard Willard, Gene Hayes, and Bill Hayes; sister Lee Holbrook and nieces and nephews. Norma’s wish was to be cremated and placed with James.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, Oak Grove, MO.  In lieu of flowers, donations to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org) would be appreciated.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO   816-690-4441