Norma Bainbridge Beckler, 88, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Abernethy Laurels following a period of declining health.
Norma was born June 16, 1934 in Putnam County Florida, to the late Eustis M. Bainbridge and Dora Motes Bainbridge. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Norma enjoyed being around, and teaching children, she retired as a schoolteacher and applied her teaching and organizing skills in her everyday life.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Beckler.
She is survived by her children, Tracey L. Beckler, Eric M. Beckler and wife Sandy, and Craig E. Beckler and wife Laura; grandchildren, LCDR Brandon M. Beckler and wife Cortney, Dr. Tyler M. Beckler and wife Sabina, Joannah B. Beckler, and Caleb E. Beckler; and great-grandchildren, Lilla Beckler, Maya Beckler, and Isaiah Beckler.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Mountain View Baptist Church (4266 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602) with Dr. John Compton officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Catawba County Humane Society at PO Box 63, Hickory, NC 28603 or to the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc. at PO Box 31, Newton, NC 28658.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the Becklers from Norma’s bridge club friends in Palatka. We loved our friend as a sister & enjoyed all our games & travels with her.
Am so very sorry to hear the news of Mrs Beckler’s passing. I have nothing but good memories of her as a kid growing up in Palatka. She was a strong woman of integrity and values. My deepest heartfelt wishes go out to Tracey, Eric and Craig as well as the extended family members.
We are so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. We have had some very good times with her especially in her late years. She was always so supportive of our family and was there for us when our mom and dad each passed. She will always have a special place in our hearts. We have fond memories of her Mom, Dad and Ed, her late husband. So many memories of some beautiful lives.
Lots of love from the cousins, Bill and Marilyn Bainbridge, Susan Bainbridge Topolski, Mary Jane Bainbridge Butt and Bob Butt, and Max and Debbie Bainbridge
So sorry to hear the sad news. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.