Norma Jean Alexander, 88 of Gainesville, Texas passed away on October 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Mt. Springs at home to Oscar Alexander and Pearl Massey Alexander. Norma married Jimmy Popejoy in Gainesville on June 12, 1954, they had three children together. She was a faithful member of Grace Friendship Baptist Church, a homemaker and was employed as a Sales Clerk. Norma also enjoyed spending time with family, was a wonderful cook, wrote poetry and listened to gospel music. Her hobbies were also doing word search and puzzles and loved going to the Stanford House with Geraldine and listening to music. Norma also enjoyed her church family and doing church activities.
Norma is survived by daughters; Debbie Brooks and husband Lonnie, and Shirley Mullennix. Grandchildren; Kenny Eddowes and wife, Susan, Stephen Brooks and wife, Brandi, Chris Mullennix, Jonathon Mullennix and wife Stephanie, and Shawn Brooks. 8 Great Grandchildren; Tyler, Ashlyn and Lynsey Brooks, Brittney, Amanda and Nathan Eddowes, Abbie Boswell, and Starla Bettis. 5 Great Grandchildren by marriage; Zoe and Mia Hensley, Felicity Lucero, Savannah Daniel and Logan Sparkman. 5 Precious Great-Great Grandchildren; Jayla, Maci, Raelee, Ava and Maverick. Special Nieces and Nephews. her extended church family at Grace Friendship Baptist and many friends.
Preceded in death by Parents, father of her children; Jimmy Popejoy, Son; Dennis Popejoy, Granddaughter; Angie Popejoy, Brother; Dee Alexander, Sisters; Lorene Hite, Gertrude Smith and Ozelle Holly. 1 special niece, 2 niece in laws, 6 nephews. Great Grandchild; Hunter Brooks, Grand-Daughter in law; Priscilla Mullennix.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:00am at Meador Funeral Home Chapel, 1204 E. California Street, Gainesville, Texas with Bro. Steve Ledford officiating assisted by Ron Kniss. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm also at Meador Funeral Home. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery, Mt. Springs, Texas.
Her grandsons will be pallbearers.
I knew Norma for many years. She was a first class lady. Prayers for her family during this most difficult time.
Norma was an incredibly kindhearted soul and true inspiration in kindness. She stood endlessly by Sheri and Angie through their horrible journey of Huntington’s disease. She is truly a saint. Rest in peace!
We are so sad to hear of Norma’s passing! She always made us feel so loved and welcome. She was an angel in her loving dedication to caring for Sheri, and then Angie, through their lives with Huntington’s disease. I know she will be missed by all who loved her.🙏
I remember all the good times being at aunt norma house i love her very much payers bè with them