Norma Bell Owens Manuel, 86, of McKinney passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.  Born December 31, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dovie Lee Yocum Owens.

Norma retired from American greeting where she had worked for over 35 years.  After retirement, she worked at the KY Depot in Stanford.  She enjoyed weed eating, mowing, and spending time outdoors. She loved to dance and attend horse shows with her horse, Red.

In addition to her parents, she as preceded in death by a son, William Glen "Kojak" Brown and brothers: James T. Owens, Sherman B. Owens, and Leonard D. Owens.

Norma is survived by 3 daughters: Dotty Woods of McKinney, Odena Gibson of McKinney, and Regina "Chigger" Ellison of Hustonville; son, Clarence "Goat" (Kay) Manuel of McKinney; 2 sisters: Wanda (Lewis) Allison and Wilma Jean Hill, both of McKinney; 5 grandchildren:  Joshua (Chelsea) Manuel of McKinney, Jaclynn (Zack) West of McKinney, Quinton Brown of McKinney, and Harley Ellison and Haleigh Ellison, both of Moreland; 14 great grandchildren:  Creed, Case, Ryker, Juliet, Emily, Braylee, Cheyenne, Hayden, Jayden, Kamari, Gracelyn, Eli, Waylon, and Dakota; nieces, nephews, and friends; and her horse, Red.

Visitation is 5-8pm, Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be at 11 am, Friday with Rev. Mike Yocum officiating. Pallbearers are Quinton Brown, Joshua Manuel, Harley Ellison, Larry Owens, Marlon Tillett, and Marty Owens.  Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Dale Roberts, Randall Lainhart, Buck Owens, and her nieces and nephews.  Burial is in Eason Cemetery.  A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.