Norma Joan Farrell, 91, of Ottumwa died at 8:05 a.m. November 4, 2026 at Walnut Ridge in Clive.
She was born November 17, 1934 in Ottumwa to Dallas and Mildred McCarty Millhouse. She married Charles E. Farrell January 30, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 6, 2019.
Norma graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1952. She worked at John Morrell & Co. for a short time. Most of all she loved fulfilling her purpose of being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Norma attended First Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Ottumwa Women’s Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. Norma had many artistic talents including drawing, painting, woodworking and crafts.
Surviving are her sons, Michael (Annette) Farrell, Thomas (Donna) Farrell and Bradley (Nelena) Farrell; 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Stephanie, Michelle, Kelly, Cecily and Corbin; and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant twin sons, Douglas & Nicholas; brothers, Dick Millhouse and Dallas Millhouse Jr.; and sisters, Betty Seiwert and Joy McCreery.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14th at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Owar Ojulu officiating. The family will be present to greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.
