Obituary - Norma Jean (Francis) Oesterly
Norma Jean Oesterly, 86, of California, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July
14, 2011, at the Moniteau Care Center in California, Mo. She was born on
August, 18, 1924, the daughter of Wardley and Maude (Senior) Francis who
preceded her in death.
She was married to Gail Oesterly on March 28, 1950, in California, Mo. of whom survives. Norma Jean attended Norman Country School. She worked with her husband on the family farm from 1950-1993, and also worked at California Manufacturing for 11 years, owned Oesterly Trailer Sales for 12 years and after retiring and moving to town she worked for D&R plants and Putnam Chevrolet. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Oesterly of Jefferson City, Mo; one brother, Dale Francis of California, Mo.; two sisters, Viola Papen of High Point, Mo. and Gloria Crawford the state of Georgia. She is preceded in death by one sister, Marion Jenkins and one brother, John Francis.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 18, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at
Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services. Officiating will be Pastor Josh Hartley.
Burial will be at the California City Cemetery. Visitation will be from
10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers memorials are
suggested to the Friendship Baptist Church, c/o Bowlin Cantriel Funeral
Services, 100 S. Oak St., California Mo 65018. Arrangements are under the
direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services