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Lena Rose Norman, 93, of Green Forest, Arkansas, passed away January 18, 2026, at Jamestown Health and Rehab in Rogers, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1932, in St. Joe, Missouri, to Norman and Anna Bailey Hinson.
On May 8, 1949, Lena was united in marriage to Donald Norman who preceded her in death December 26, 1989. She later married Joe Kelly Norris on April 13, 2008.
Lena was a devoted mother and a true matriarch. She was strong, independent, and lived life on her own terms. She enjoyed shopping, needlepoint, bingo, scratch-off tickets, and trips to the casino.
She is survived by her children, Donnie (Marilyn) Norman of Western Grove, Judy Donaldson of Green Forest, Larry (Frances) Norman of Green Forest, and Nancy (Roger) Smith of Green Forest; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noman and Anna Hinson; husband, Donald Norman; husband, Joe Kelly Norris; and one son, Randy Allen Norman.
Celebration of Life graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, at Pickens Cemetery. Pastor Doug Blevins and Pastor Mark Bryant will officiate, with interment following.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhome. net.
