Memorial service for Norma Gale Haley, 76, of Spiro is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Pastor James T. Smith and Brother Chris Terry officiating.
Burial at a later date will take place at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
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Norma was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Jack and Reva Craig and passed away June 8, 2025, in Spiro.
Norma had a spirited personality and a heart full of love for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, tending to her houseplants, working on puzzles, and collecting gnomes. She was an enthusiastic fan of the OU Sooners, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs, and she loved watching football, cooking shows, and CSI: Miami. Affectionately known as “Ole Nan” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she held a special place in all their hearts.
She was of the Baptist faith and a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Women’s Auxiliary, where she enjoyed dancing and fellowship with others.
Survivors are her daughter Gayla Smith and husband Charlie; grandchildren Jesse Ortega and wife Storm’e, LoriAnne Bellgard and husband Dakota, and Jordan Ashing and husband Kaleb Mason; great-grandchildren Colter, Meadow, Forrest, CJ, Chandler, Konnor, Kane, Luka, Ayden and Adelynn; aunt, Norma Jean Pendleton; as well as numerous cousins, other relatives, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gary Craig; her daughter, Shelly Ashing; and her beloved dog, Roxy.
Norma’s memory will live on through all who knew and loved her.
You may leave an online message of condolence at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.
