Norma Carlin was born in Houston, Texas on March 19, 1930 and passed away in Irving, Texas on October 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul C. Carlin Jr,her son, David Carlin, and her three sisters.  She is survived by her daughter, Laura Higgins and husband Ken, and her son, Clint and wife Michele.  Grandchildren:  Andrea Hay and husband Matthew, Blake Higgins, Kate Carlin and Nicholas Carlin.  She lived most of her life in Spring, Texas and was loved by all who knew her.

Norma was a lifelong follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and she spent a great deal of her time serving in the church and in the community.  She worked in the church nursery, hosted Bible studies in her home, and served as a leader for Bible Study Fellowship.  She faithfully studied her Bible every day, and she was a prayer warrior.  She impacted many people with her life of service.

Norma was devoted to her family and was a wonderful wife and mother.  She and Paul were the perfect compliment to one another, and their marriage was an example to all.  They enjoyed doing everything together – taking road trips, eating out, bowling, playing 42, and spending time with friends and family.  Norma was nurturing and fiercely protective of her children.  She and Paul especially enjoyed spoiling their grandchildren.

Norma had many hobbies and interests.  She loved animals, especially dogs, and she had many over the years.  She was an excellent baker.  Her friends and family enjoyed her homemade sourdough bread as well as her cakes, pies, and cookies – all made from scratch.  She loved her yard, and she would spend all day in the Houston heat and humidity tending to her many flowers and shrubs.  Norma enjoyed creative writing and had a few short stories and poems published.  She also took painting classes; some of her pictures are now hanging in her children's homes.  Norma played on a ladies' tennis league in Northampton, and she loved watching her favorite players in the major televised tennis tournaments.

Norma's life was an example of Christlike love for others.  She is now face to face with Him in heaven.

"Well done good and faithful servant"