Norma Rae Stigile Craig Patterson passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born to Edwin and Mollie Stigile in Lusk, Wyoming, on December 10, 1925. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, along with her siblings Bob and Bill Stigile, Kenneth Airhood, Mildred Shoopman and Helen Blackmore.
After growing up in Lusk, Norma went to work at an ordinance factory in Sidney, Nebraska. While at a dance on the army post she met Marvin Craig and, after a whirlwind courtship, she became a war bride and a Texan. They were married almost 50 years and raised daughters Carol and Debbie.
Following Marvin’s death, Norma married Ray Patterson and they shared many years of happiness. Ray and his daughters, Gail (Hank) Knight and Gwen (Dennis) Gilliam, and their children, have been devoted and loving to Norma throughout the ups and downs of the latter years of her life.
Norma was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren, and was the backbone that held our family together through all its joys and sorrows. She will be deeply missed by daughters Carol Seals and Debbie Steed; grandchildren Casey (Kyle) Wells, Clayton (Belinda) Seals, and Melissa Henderson; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Marvin Craig; infant son Donald Lynn Craig; grandson Eric Jeffrey; and sons-in-law Clay Seals, Sr. and Jeff Steed.
A celebration of her life will be held at Lloyd James Funeral home with visitation at 10:00 am, service at 11:00 am and burial to follow at 2:00 pm in the Golden Cemetery in Golden, Wood County.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Patterson family.
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