Norma Lea Distler

NORMA L. DISTLER, born Jan. 5, 1945, found eternal peace on Oct. 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Hobbs; mother, Ruble Lee Bell; sisters, Pat Lockaby and Janie Jo Kosydar. Norma is survived by her loving, caring husband of 48 years, Jerry; children, Donna (Mark) Gruhlke, Brian (Teresa) Distler, and Diana (Karl) Mercer. Siblings: Jackie (Carl) Corley, Tommy (Vonda) Hobbs, Timmy Hobbs, Pamela (Ted) Williams, and Connie Hobbs. She also leaves to cherish her memory, nine grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, and 20 great-nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Norma to the ALS Association at P.O. Box 56649, Little Rock, Ark., 72205, or, at als-arkansas.org. Cremation arrangements made by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Please visit the online registry at: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.