Norma Jean Brace

Norma Jean Brace, age 91, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Topeka. Norma Jean was born September 24, 1924 in rural Jackson County the daughter of George Fawl and Winifred Bird Fawl. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1942. She married Joseph N. Brace June 7, 1947 in Topeka. She attended various Methodist churches her entire life where she was active in the choir. Norma previously taught school in a one room schoolhouse in Willard, KS. She later worked for a short time at the Santa Fe Railroad. Norma Jean loved music and cherished her time in the church choirs. She also enjoyed collecting porcelain turtles.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph October 4, 1997; a stillborn son, Timothy Joseph Brace January 20, 1957; a son, Kevin Francis Brace, April 10, 1977 and a sister, Geraldine Huske. Survivors include her son, Greggory Brace of Topeka; two daughters, Cheryl Herman (Mike) of Topeka and Sandra Murphy of Glendale, AZ; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Memorial visitation will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Davidson Funeral Home.
Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Online condolences and full obituary may be seen at davidsonfuneral.com.