Norma Dawn Worthington
Norma Dawn Worthington passed away peacefully in her home on October 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born September 17, 1941, in Payson, Utah to Jesse Welcome Livingston and Zada Mae Draper Livingston. She grew up in Genola, Utah as the fifth daughter in a family of six girls and one boy who died in infancy.
Norma graduated from Payson High School in 1959. She then attended LDS Business College and graduated in 1960. She married J. Karl Worthington on June 29, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of five children.
Norma served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including many years in the primary organization. With her husband, she served a church service mission in the Church History Library in SLC. They also served as Sunday school teachers in the womenás section of the Utah State Prison.
Norma had a green thumb and loved taking care of her beautiful flower gardens. She saw beauty in everything and everyone around her. She was awed by God’s creations. Norma also loved playing the piano, reading, drawing, cross-stitching, crocheting, attending church, and institute class.
If you knew Norma, you loved Norma. She had a sweet, gentle, selfless spirit, a fun-loving nature, and an infectious laugh. She was our sunshine. Norma’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was always there to love, support, cheer on, comfort, and encourage her children and grandchildren in every way she could. Her love for her family was only surpassed by her love for her Savior and the gospel. Her legacy of Christ-like love and service will never be forgotten.
Norma is survived by her husband of 61 years, J. Karl, and her five children; Scott (Christine) Worthington, Orem, UT; Stephanie Carter (Roger), Washington, UT; McKay Worthington, Chandler, AZ; Lauren Albrecht (Shane), Hurricane, UT; Emily Simmons (Dan), Rocklin, CA; sister Nancy Allan, Springville, UT; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Murvel Davis, Gayle Wheeler, Gwen Cloward and Carolyn Stewart, and infant brother Scott Livingston.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1136 West 700 South, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. A private family viewing will be held. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.
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