of Little Rock, AR
July 21, 1939 - December 23, 2023
Norma Faye Harding (84) of Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side, Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born July 21, 1939 in Bigelow, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Eugene and Blanche Vanderford and the loving wife of Ray Harding for 48 years before his passing in 2007.
She was a member of The Church at Pinnacle Mountain. Norma graduated from Bigelow High School and attended The University of Central Arkansas. She retired after 34 years working for the Pulaski County School District.
Norma was a devoted wife, mother and nanny. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. She also enjoyed spending time with her favorite kitty, ''Lilly''.
She is survived by her four daughters, Susan Kinney (Don) of Little Rock, Connie Adkins (Bryan) of Roland, Mona Barr (Ken) of Tulsa, OK and Monica Taylor (Steve) of Little Rock; sister, Helen Worthen; sister-in-law, Peggy Harding; grandchildren, Seth Kinney, Kyle Adkins (Sara), Keri Richmond (Randy), Meghan Berry (Jesse), Stephen Chandler Jr.(Katie), Alexander Chandler, Megan, Zac and Gray Taylor, Claire, Jaxson and Katie Barr, Alexandra Barr (Jarod); great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Weston Adkins, Evelyn, Reid and Charlotte Richmond, Briar, Charleigh, Oaklyn Chandler and Oliver Chandler and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Bernice Hardesty, Beverly Mayo, Shirley Allen and brother, Charles Eugene Vanderford.
Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023 with funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m., both at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209. Burial will follow at Rainey Cemetery in Roland.
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22 Condolence(s)
Dianne Armstrong and Lee Ann Ramer
Sunday, December 31, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
She was a sweet and neat lady and always had a big smile on her face.
Bless each of you.
Watt John H. Jr
Friday, December 29, 2023
To the extent possible I pray for the entire family to have complete peace and joy in your hearts over Ms Norma’s passing. What a sweet person and a wonderful woman she was to me. I trust her spirit will live on with Jesus for ever. After all, that is His promise to all who love him.
Patricia Williams
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of this great loss. Norma was a second mom to me for a very long time. I will treasure the memories of doing her hair since I was 18! ??. I love you girls, and you will all be in my prayers, as well as the entire family. She was so very precious to me!! Rest in Love, my other Mother! ??
Susan Haydon
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Aunt Susan & Family
My deepest sympathies. GodBless you all.
I adore you and here when you need an ear.
Love , Susan Haydon
Johnny McLean and Kelly Wei
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Susan and Don, so sorry to hear about your loss, I am sure she will be greatly missed.
Shelly Thompson (Langston's)
Thursday, December 28, 2023
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts & Prayers.
Paul McGuire
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So deeply sorry for everyones loss. What a wonderful woman she was.
Wanda Duke
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Norma’s family during this time. I have such wonderful memories of the good times we had working together at Robinson Elementary School.
Linda George-Kam
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
My sincere condolences to your entire family. I know she was loved by you all. Once again the landscape of Roland changes with the passing of each one that we've known over the years. I remember well going to the ball games with Ray and your mom. Prayers for you all in the coming days, weeks and months.
Cindy Hatak
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Connie
I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and the whole family. Love Cindy Hatak
Kim and Greg Harrod
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
We are so sorry for you alls loss.
Sending Love and Prayers to all your family. Kim and Greg Harrod
Ramona Hatley
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. I had the privilege of meeting her on more than one occasion and the pleasure was definitely all mine. We have yet another angel looking out for us from above. ??
Jo (Davidson) Butler
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Ladies and families, I'll never forget Norma (and Ray) being so much fun to be around when we were young. "There are no words to console you, but know that your faith, memories, family and friends will always be factors for your support". Love you
Tori Rothe
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
My thoughts and prayers and love go out to the family!
Grandma will be missed!
Julie and Gary Stoll
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady.
Cathie and Richard Ammons
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Will miss you Norma. Always a good time with you. Flash probably fussed it took you so long to get there. You were ready to see him again. Let me know if there is good softball in heaven. I’m not ready to catch anytime soon. Love you girl.
Todd and Kelly Chandler
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers.
Mindy Johnson
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Miss Norma was a precious soul. I know she is spending eternity with Ray and the Lord. Prayers for all the family.
Peggy Harding
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
I will miss this lady more than words can say. The memories of raising our children together, loading them in back of pick-up trucks, station wagon and what ever to head to lake every Friday. What good times we Had! I hope all the special memories will bring a smile to Susan, Connie, Mona and Monika and wipe the tears away. She was special!!!
Roger and Barbie Henley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Miss Norma. She was a very special lady. Our lives were Blessed to have her as a friend.
Paula K Graves
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
My sweet friend Norma. I want you to know just how much I and the world will miss you. You and your precious laughter. Thinking back upon all those times both Stan and I sat in your living room along with Ray and the kids talking, laughing and solving the world’s issues one joke at a time. I thank you so much for being the woman you were. I had SO MUCH admiration for you as a woman. Mother. Friend. To me, you could do no wrong. I know without a doubt it is because of you and Ray that our Ashley has so much goodness in her. It was not hard to be joyful when around you.
I know you’re enjoying being with your Ray and all those who went before you. What a party you all must be having. Heaven is blessed even more with your presence now.
I share and close with the following words for they are so accurate when it comes to you. And I promise to keep an eye out for your girls too. Goodnight sweet lady and thanks for all you were when here…
“Remember me with smiles and laughter, / For that's the way I'll remember you all. / If you can only remember me with tears, / Then don't remember me at all.”
We will. ??
Tracey and David Adams
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Such a precious, sweet lady!