Norma Bartels Haydel

Norma Bartels Haydel passed away at the age of 93 on August 22, 2020. She was born in New Orleans on July 14, 1927 to the late Gustav Paul Bartels and Olga Rivas Bartels. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is remembered fondly and affectionately by all who knew her. She was a member of the Newcomb College Alumni, the Beta Sigma Omicron Sorority, and a lifelong member of Carrollton Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by: her husband of 72 years, Henry Joseph Haydel; her parents; and her sister, Leslie Bartels Bell. She leaves behind her loving sons, Paul Joseph Haydel (Janis Harper Haydel), Norman Henry Haydel (Joanna Magee Haydel), and Timothy John Haydel; grandchildren, Sally Haydel Jones (Bryan Preston Jones), Christopher Paul Haydel (Yeleina Ivelisse Haydel), Michael Robert Haydel (Lauren May Drake), and Hannah Hope Haydel; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Jones, Lucas Christopher Haydel, and Marcos Jacob Haydel.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the Tranquil Living care facility in Marrero, LA, for the extraordinary care, love, and concern they gave in the final months of Norma’s life.

A private Memorial Service and Burial will be officiated by Dr. Lloyd Harsch, Southern Baptist Convention. Please contact the family for service arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, IL.

The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com