Christian Biography of Norma Hobson

Norma Hobson, the daughter of Clinton and Velma Leone (McKinney) Edwards, was born on July 28, 1935 on farm near Hardy, Nebraska in Jewell County Kansas. She passed away on November 6, 2018 at the Belleville Health Care Center at Belleville, Kansas at the age of 83 years, 3 months, 9 days.
Norma was one of twelve children. She graduated valedictorian from Hardy High School. She was united in marriage to Elvin "Spud" Hobson on October 10, 1954 in Edgar, Nebraska. This union was blessed with three children Scott, Tony and Ann.
Norma taught school for 1 year and was the bookkeeper for Lynn Motor Company which is presently Alexander Motors. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, and she collected tea pots. She was a 4-H leader and a member of the Union Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School and belonged to the WCU. She was a Harmonettes member and enjoyed playing pinochle.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elvin "Spud" on August 21, 2017; 5 brothers Robert, George, Russell, Don and Bruce Edwards; and her sister Elsie Tallent.
She is survived by her sons Scott of Hastings, Nebraska and Tony (Becky) of Hays, Kansas and one daughter Ann Hobson of Superior, Nebraska. Seven grandchildren, Jason Hobson, Mandy Kamykowski, Mackenzie Oberst, Jordan Tuma, Shae Tuma, Samantha Hobson and Cash Hobson; nine great- grandchildren; brothers Paul Edwards of York, and Glenn (JoAnn) of Hardy and Kenny of Sabetha, Kansas; sisters Margaret Tomlinson of Lincoln and Donna (Jim) Miller of Superior; sisters-in-law Marilyn Edwards of Omaha, Lorelei Edwards of Geneva and Joan Edwards of Superior; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:30 AM from the Union Church in Hardy, Nebraska with Pastor Garrett Kahrs officiating.
Music was "Amazing Grace," and "How Great Thou Art," with Carlita Price as the accompanist.
Visitation was held on Sunday from 4-8 with family present to greet friends from 6-8
Pallbearers were Jason Hobson, Jordan Tuma, Cash Hobson, Cliff Hobson, Leon Hobson, Randy Edwards and Greg Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers were Paul Edwards, Glenn Edwards and Kenny Edwards.
Interment was in the Rosemound Cemetery, rural Hardy, Nebraska.
Memorials in care of the family and will be designated at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.