Birth date: Aug 16, 1920 Death date: May 10, 2014
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go .... some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same....” Norma Cason Wilson Cheek, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2014 sur Read Obituary
Judy & Sonny, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful and graceful woman. I remember all the times she came to our classrooms, always smiling and always cheerful. She lived a long life and will be cherished by many.
Judy, I have the fondest memories of your sweet mother, and was so sorry to learn of her death. You and your family are in my prayers.
Judy, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a lovely sweet lady. I loved her too. God bless.
May God shine his blessings down on Miss Norma's family!
On behalf of the SCAD community, I offer my deepest condolences to Norma's family and friends, with hopes that warm memories may provide sustenance in this time of grief. Truly, Norma lived a full life, rich in service to and love for others. With prayers for comfort and peace,Paula WallaceSCAD President and Cofounder
My sister, Kay, and I extend our deepest condolences to Judy and Sonny Wilson, who were our long-ago neighbors, and our Perry High classmates, Earl, Carol, and Mary Cheek, on the passing of Miss Norma. She was a kind and gentle lady.
To Sonny and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May the sweet memories bring you comfort in your time of grief. I know what she would like for you to do is to 'Miss me a little, but let me go' for she is with our Father in Heaven without any pain or suffering. She will always be your guardian angel. Again, my deepest condolences go out to you. In Him, Jan Hughes
I would like to send my appreciation and gratitude to friends and family for writing lovely sentiments on Mother's guest book, for flowers sent to her visitation and for calling. Kathie and Rowena, Mother loved you both very much and were two of her favorites. Shirley, you spent many nights with Eddie (Ellen) after Daddy Warren died, I can see Miss Dean sitting at our kitchen table sharing her large homemade biscuits in place of hamburger buns. Rosemary and Teresa, how much we enjoyed Tippettville. All of us Tippettville children, white and black, played together for many years. Of course, I was always the shortest, but attempted to play those basketball games.Mother certainly had a long fulfilling life with many friends and acquaintances. This past week I've had oral surgery and was unable to travel to Perry. During a call this afternoon with her first cousin Rev. Dr. William Noble, an Episcopal priest, I told him that not going to my Mother's funeral is almost unimaginable. He replied, “Judy, Life is certainly a mystery.” This morning he planted a camellia (Glen 40) in his flower garden in honor of Mother, and will offer the Holy Eucharist for us and include us in his parish prayers tomorrow.For family and friends who also are able to attend her funeral, a harpist will be playing from 2-3:00 PM in the First Baptist Church sanctuary. In celebration of her life and love of music, Kelly Gabrielle Franklin will play three songs--“Nocturne in E” by Chopin, “It is Well with My Soul" by Horatio Spafford (1873)” and “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (1882);” two harp solos, “Ave Maria” and “Meditation from Thais; “Minister of music solo “Whispering Hope,” two congregational songs she requested “Victory in Jesus” and “Sometime, all Sorrow will be Over” an old spiritual song by Robert Frankness (1922); two scriptures she requested “Ecclesiastes 3 Verses 1-8” and “Proverbs 31." Eddie Wilson, Mother's nephew, will give witness of his memories.I chose for her casket blanket Yellow Roses with four large White Casablanca Lilies in the center. Yellow roses symbolize friendship, gladness, affection, joy and caring, and a perfect way to say “Thank You” Mother for all you did for me, as well as your entire family, friends and community. White Casablanca Lilies symbolize the celebration of family and friends. The number Four resonates with practicality, responsibility, initiation, illumination, building solid foundations, ability, stability, determination and endurance, hard work and progress. Four symbolizes passion and drive encouraging us to work harmoniously yet diligently to achieve our goals and aspirations. Number Four is also representative of the four elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth and the four sacred directions--North, South, East and West.Mother's first cousin Ret. Colonel John Allen Noble will speak at the grave site and Mike Franklin will read “When Earth's Last Picture is Painted,” by Rudyard Kipling.While I will be unable to physically attend my Mother's final service in celebration of her life, my spirit, my Mother's spirit and many other loved one's spirits, most assuredly will be be in the Perry First Baptist Church sanctuary for her final service. Thank you again. Judy
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Dearest Judy,You will not recognize me by name and possibly not by connections, but I was brought up in Hawkinsville by Henry and Addie Grantham. They were my Great Uncle and Aunt. Henry, (I called him Kennie) was the youngest son of Jim and Eva (Cason) Grantham, also of Hawkinsville. They ran the store at Big Creek for many years, before they both got older and retired. I was born in 1946, but in the 50's and 60's, I heard Uncle White's name mentioned, but honestly do not remember if I ever met him and Aunt Ellen. I have vague memories of other Cason family members, ie Roy Cason, Elsie Cason Taylor and there were others, but my memory fails me. I know there was one who lived in Tifton, but that is about all I remember.Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your Dear Mother.And thank you for posting all the photos! It was good to take a little trip down memory lane, even if my memory does fail me from time to time and in spite of the fact that your Mother and your Family lived so close, yet I never knew them.It was especially good to see the photos of your Grandparents, whom I do seem to remember, though not sure if that was due to the family connections or from the memory of seeing them long ago.May God Bless and Keep you,Patricia Wynne
Sonny, Judy, Lois and family,I regret that my responsibilities to my parish and to my patients make it impossible to be with you in person. Liliane and the children join me extending our love to you all. This afternoon I planted a camellia (Glen 40) in my garden in memory of Norma. Whenever I see a camellia, I am reminded of Georgia and my childhood with my cousins at Granpa's house in Vienna. Tomorrow I will offer the Holy Eucharist with special intention for Norma and for all of you. With much love, William
