

Mary Ann Norton, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Abilene. She was born June 4, 1936 in Gaylord, Kansas, the daughter of Frank W. and Sophia (Lehmann) Wittke. Growing up in Gaylord, she attended local schools and graduated from Gaylord High School with the class of 1954. On September 15, 1954 Mary Ann was married to Bobby L. Norton in Gaylord. Most of their married life was spent in Enterprise, Kansas. He preceded her in death March 5, 1978. She had been employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a Driver's License Examiner. Mary Ann was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles and spending time with family. She was also preceded in death by: her parents; a daughter, Andrea B. (Russ)Wilkins; two sisters, Elvera Detwiler and Betty McCammon; and a brother, Percy Wittke. Mary Ann is survived by: two sons, David (Jill) Norton of Topeka and James (Amy) Norton of Salina; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann had chosen cremation. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or Enterprise United Methodist Church . They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas.



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Mary Ann Norton, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Abilene. She was born June 4, 1936 in Gaylord, Kansas, the daughter of Frank W. and Sophia (Lehmann) Wittke. Growing up in Gaylord, she attended local schools and graduated from Gaylord High School with the class of 1954. On September 15, 1954 Mary Ann was married to Bobby L. Norton in Gaylord. Most of their married life was spent in Enterprise, Kansas. He preceded her in death March 5, 1978. She had been employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a Driver's License Examiner. Mary Ann was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles and spending time with family. She was also preceded in death by: her parents; a daughter, Andrea B. (Russ)Wilkins; two sisters, Elvera Detwiler and Betty McCammon; and a brother, Percy Wittke. Mary Ann is survived by: two sons, David (Jill) Norton of Topeka and James (Amy) Norton of Salina; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.</p><p>Mary Ann had chosen cremation. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or Enterprise United Methodist Church . They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas.

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