"Texas has lost a beautiful rose. Donna will live in my memories forever."
In loving memory of
Donna Dee Norton
June 8, 1953 - September 24, 2012
Donna Dee Holden NortonDonna Norton, age 59, of Buda, Texas was called to Heaven on Monday, September 24, 2012. She was born in Austin, Texas on June 8, 1953. Donna was a native Austinite and graduated from David Crockett High School in 1971 and attended Southwest Texas State University. She married James Richard Norton, Jr. (Rick) on September 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.Donnas journey came to an end on September 24, 2012. 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, Texas. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and many other relatives.Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., at the Manchaca Baptist Church, 1215 FM 1626, Manchaca, Texas 78652 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 Donnas grandchildren at the Schwertner State Bank, P O Box 797, Jarrell, Texas 76537 or any memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366
Tributes
"Donna Dee, we danced in the Crockett H.S. TexAnn drill team, and worked on our 40th high school reunion together. I'll always remember your beautiful smile and that adorable Texas accent. The Class of 1971 will truly miss you. May you be with angels."
"We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Think about all the memories and her love for you and keep them close to your heart. She will always be with you."
"I will miss seeing Donna and her beautiful smile .She was a great friend in Junior High and at Crockett High SchoolMy thoughts and prayers are with Donna and herFamily ."
"Jeremy,I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God be with you and all your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Alice Higgins (mother of David Higgins)"
"Rick, we're so sorry to hear about Donna. I'll never forget her beautiful smile and her contagious laugh. We have truly missed ya'll as neighbors. We'll be thinking of you during this difficult time."
"I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was a beautiful person. I know that she is now in the hands of Jesus and her suffering is over. I am praying for your family.Karen Boardman"