Norma Dean Mclellan

Norma Blankenship McLellan entered the gates of Heaven and eternal salvation on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Stephenville, TX.   Norma’s loved ones will gather in her honor for visitation on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the First Baptist (214 N Swenson, Stamford, TX) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Dale Pugh officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Norma D. (Blankenship) McLellan was born to Robert W. and Allice York Blankenship on March 1, 1932, in Stamford, TX.

Norma began her formal education at the New Hope School where she attended through her 8 ^th grade year and entered Stamford High School for her freshman year. Norma began her sophomore year at Avoca High School where she met the love of her life, Mr. Robert McLellan. Robert and Norma were united in marriage on February 15, 1948, in Anson, Tx with W.K. Horn officiating. Unto this union three children were born, Jerry Lynn, Larry Keith, and Kathy Janeane.

Norma was a dedicated Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  On February 15, 2021, Norma and Robert celebrated 73 years of marriage. Throughout their marriage they worked together as a team.  In day-to-day life they crafted, cut, pieced, and sewed several quilts, baby blankets, potholders, and many other beautiful craft items.  Norma was a talented pianist for over 70 years and blessed several Baptist churches with her gift of music. Norma also worked outside of the home as an Avon lady and nurses’ aide.  She then furthered her sales career as a Tupperware lady where she was a sales manager and received national recognition.  She later worked in retail sales for Hassen’s Department Store for 10 years prior to retiring in 1992.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Allice Blankenship, and her three sisters and brothers-in-law, Fannie and Jack Butler, Jessie and Lewis Byrd and Vivian and W.H. Cheek.

Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Robert McLellan of Stephenville, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mary Jo McLellan of Canyon Lake, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sonda McLellan of Godley, TX; daughter Kathy Felts of Stephenville, TX, 9 grandchildren, Scott McLellan (Ashley), Emery Letz (Casey), Erin Dunham (Ricky), Trey Felts,  Brittenie Polk (James), Mackenzie McLellan, Chris Norman (Jamie), Jennifer Norman (Harley); great grandchildren, Madisyn, Rylan, and Cale Letz, Farrah Felts, Morgan and Dakota Sanders, Raelea Lowack, Josie and Lucy McLellan, Landrie and Bristol Polk, Shelby Thomas (Micah), Tyler and Ryder Norman, Hunter and Taylor Stockton; great, great granddaughter, Emma Thomas; special family friends Sharon McGhee and Don and Kate Embrey; and a host of other relatives and friends.