BARBARA “BOBBI” ANN NORTON

Barbara Ann “Bobbi” Norton passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home in Plainville at the age of 65.

She was born in Plainville on October 9, 1955 to William and Esther “Ruth” (Larsen) Brickley. Bobbi was united in marriage to Don Norton. The couple was blessed with two children: Kim and Thomas. The couple later divorced.

Bobbi was a lifetime resident of Plainville. She attended Plainville High School and graduated with the Class of 1973. Following high school, she was a homemaker for many years. Outside of raising her children, she later was co-owner of Norton Tractor Service and later honored the Brickley legacy by accepting a job in healthcare at the Plainville Rural Hospital, later known as Rooks County Health Center, in Dietary Management. She furthered her education at Barton Community College to earn a degree in this field so she could pursue her passion of food, service, and family.

She is survived by her children: Kim Brown and Thomas Norton, both of Plainville; a brother, Ross Brickely of Lexington, N.C.; and two grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Brickley; and a sister, Marsha Brickley Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the First Christian Church in Plainville at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Animal Hospital or donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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