Norma I. (Barnes) McRae, age 79, of WaKeeney, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born April 18, 1936 to Cleo and May (Flynn) Barnes in Graham County.

Norma was united in marriage to H. Wayne McRae on August 18, 1953. He passed away in 2008. She was a 1954 graduate of Hill City High School. She was a member of the Ogallah Christian Church and the VFW Auxiliary. Being an avid reader, she also belonged to the WaKeeney Literary Club. Norma was a Foster Grandma at Trego Grade School. She retired from the ASCS/FSA Office in 2001. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was always there to cheer them on in sporting events.

Survivors include her children, Ronald W. (Marcia) of Holton, Terry L. (Jane) of Topeka, and Patty J. (Bill) Wynn of WaKeeney; eight grandchildren, Ginger (Scott) Binkley, Rob (Sherrie) Shaw, Josh (Kelli) McRae, Justin McRae, Mitzi (Kellin) Fagan, Kari (Todd) Coffman, Daniel (Tammi) Wynn, and Willie (Kelsey) Wynn; nineteen great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Virden, Charles, and Everett Barnes; and one sister, Cleona Pommerehn.

Norma had many friends and family that she treasured and loved to keep in touch with through cards and emails. Her friend, Bonnie, summed it up best, "Everywhere she went, she left a piece of herself."

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Ogallah Christian Church with Pastors Stan Faulkender and Wayne Lofton Officiating. Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Ogallah Christian Church (for youth group). Donations to the church may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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