Norma Pearl Klass, 83, of Appleton City, Mo., formerly of Houston, Mo., passed away June 29, 2019, at Cox South Springfield, Mo. She was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Upton, Mo., to James Ercil and Eula Leona (Ballard) Ragain.
Norma attended school at Houston and graduated with the class of 1953. She received her bachelor’s degree from Drury College. She married Paul John Klass Jr. in February 1988.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Virgil Ragain; and a sister, Clara Flowers.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Klass of the home; her daughter, Lisa Rana Arasteh  and husband, Sohrab, of Hockessin, Del.; four stepchildren, Randy Klass and wife, Gwen, Gary Klass and wife, Kristina, of Montrose, Mo., Kay Hudson and husband, Rick, of Weston, Mo., and Karla Stinnett and fiancé, Dennis Fields, of Montrose, Mo.; two grandchildren, Nasim and Omid; one great-grandchild; nine step-grandchildren, Tiffany, Whitney, Parker, Dirk, Spencer, Sarah, Amanda, Keri, and Rilee; six step great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Vallely and husband, Bob, and Connie Flowers and husband, Rick, of Springfield, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Klass of Kan.; a special friend, Darlene Flomm of Kan.; and many nieces and nephews.
Norma enjoyed, singing, family get-togethers, sightseeing, eating out, visiting her neighbors, and she loved all of her cats.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Evans Funeral Home. Speaker for the service is J.D. Moore, and Doc Openshaw will lead the graveside dedication. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Rick Flowers, Ryan Flowers, Gary Klass, Randy Klass, Doc Openshaw, John Gibby and Parker Klass.
Memorial contributions may be made to Houston Senior Center or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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