Norma Sue Lander

Norma Sue Lander, 79, Fulton, Mo., passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Norma was born on January 26, 1941, in Fulton, Mo., the daughter of Doren Walker and Vera Myrle (Brandenburg) Walker. On June 7, 1959, she was married to James Lander in Fulton, Mo., who preceded her in death on December 8, 2008. She was a faithful member of the Heartland Church of the Nazarene. She worked for JC Penny in the catalog department and then later in life, she worked for the Fulton Public School in the cafeteria. Norma was an avid gardener, and also enjoyed sewing, cooking, and crafting. Survivors include: two daughters, Susan Ward (Michael) of Fulton, Mo. and Marcia Durlin of Fulton, Mo.; one son, Michael Lander (Donna) of Fulton, Mo.; one sister, Virginia Rayner (Dave) of Mercer Island, Wash.; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Ward, Sarah Strickland (Derek), Gregory Lander, Jonathon Lander (Kelsey), Dayva Vestal, Rylee Lander; four great-grandchildren, James Lander, Analeigh Lander, Cole Strickland and Bristol Strickland and three step-grandchildren, Benjamin Hauck, Dalten Ford and Jaedon Ford. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Doren Walker and Vera Myrle Cole; grandson, Matthew Ward and her step-father, Earl Cole. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Debo Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Crowson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Fulton, Mo. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com