Norma Jean DeVorss

October 16, 1930 - August 15, 2019

Norma Jean (Butterfield) DeVorss, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Covington, LA at the age of 88. She was born in Wichita, KS on October 16, 1930, to Claude and Leona Butterfield and has lived in the New Orleans area for the last 60 years. Norma was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Covington, LA. Prior to moving to Covington in 1998, she was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Kenner, LA, where she served her Lord in a number of areas including singing in the choir, working with children in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and working in the church office as a secretary. In her spare time she loved to cross stitch and crochet. She made special items for her family including bedspreads, bed throws, and other items she would give as gifts. Her intricate cross stitching included the portraits of all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed flowers, plants, and especially hummingbirds. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Frank DeVorss, of whom she was responsible for his acceptance of Jesus Christ, daughter Linda (DeVorss) Howarth of Mandeville, LA, son David DeVorss and his wife Nelva of Bartlesville, OK, son John DeVorss and his wife Mary Sue of Fate, TX; seven grandchildren Brad and his wife A’Lissa, Sherri and her husband Chris, Rachel, Kimberly and her husband Jeremy, Justine, Benjamin, and Sarah; five great grandchildren Austin, Sydney, Aidan, Ella, and Isla, and sister Gertrude Ward of Wichita, KS. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Leona, four sisters Orrill, Letha, Lorana, and Louise, three brothers Claude, William, and James, and son-in-law Edward Howarth. Prior to Norma’s death, family and friends came to her home to visit and express their love. Loved ones were by her side when she took her final breath. Therefore, there will not be a Memorial Service. Memorial gifts can be given either to the 1st Baptist Church in Covington, LA or 1st Baptist Church Kenner, LA to continue the work of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with whom she is now in His presence.