Norma J. Thiel, age 91, of Helena, passed away April 10, 2022.
Norma Jean Thiel, 91 years of age from Tazewell, Virginia. Beloved Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hawks, Josephine Lyon & Clarion Hawks. Norma was the last to join her siblings in heaven, she had 8 siblings (Warren Hawks, Clarion “C.L.” Hawks, Kenneth “Elwood” Hawks, Helen Hawks-Meekins, Joyce Hawks, Geneva Hawks-Moulis, and Jack Hawks). Norma spent her childhood years in Virginia and then moved to Chicago, IL where she met the love of her life Robert “Bob” Thiel. They had 3 loving children together. Her undeniable love for her children then led her to Colorado and Montana. Her last days were spent in Helena, MT where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was survived by her three children Victoria Jarrett, Robin Feist (Earle Feist), and Scott Thiel (Darcy Thiel). Grandmother of Kelly Stanulus-Arzabe, Scott Mikulski, Tami Lee (Jason Lee), Audra Mesko (Grant Mesko), Dawn Lambert (Jeff Lambert), Christopher Thiel, Lyndsey Thiel and 11 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to American Lung Association in honor of Norma.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, April 22nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. A potluck reception will be held in the Social Hall of the funeral home after the service.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 22, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Potluck Reception
Following the service
Friday April 22, 2022
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 22, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Potluck Reception
Following the service
Friday April 22, 2022
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Tonia Yoder says
I got the pleasure to take care of this sweet lady! Norma Jean you will be so missed. To the family I send my love and condolences!
David Hawks says
Sending prayers to the family
Mary Lynn Porretta says
I am so sorry for the loss of Norma Jean. I remember all the times she and her family came to visit my family. My mother, Josephine Hawks Dills, was her aunt. Prayers for healing for all the family.
Keith Harrah says
My Aunt Norma was a special lady. She’ll be greatly missed. She was my mother’s sister, Geneva (Hawks) Harrah, and only 21 months younger than my mom.
In Chicago, she would give me hair cuts as a young boy and then she gave me my first job when I was 13 bussing tables. I got to work with her, my mom, my siblings and my cousins serving tables at banquets. She moved away from Chicago and then I moved away but we’d still talk regularly and visit occasionally over the next several decades.
While my family was vacationing in Yellowstone, Auntie Norma, Robin, Earle and Vicki drove down to visit and that was an awesome time with wonderful memories. We are so thankful for all the great times we had with her.
To my cousins Robin (& Earle), Scott and Vicki, we send our healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Love Keith, Eva, Lauren, Daniel and Rachel
Bob and Barb Wilson says
Norma was a sweetheart! Barb enjoyed working with her at St Peters. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Bob and Barb Wilson
Margie Collins says
Norma was my dads sister. She was a loving sweet lady who lived life with spunk, hard work and humor. I loved her very much. When I saw her we would always be kind of ‘partners in crime’’ joking and laughing all
the way. Lol. She was always sweet to me and we always had fun. The celebration of her life was absolutely beautiful! The music was touching. I will miss her but one day we will meet again. Love you all. ❤️🌺🌸🌻