Norma Jean McCarver

Norma Jean (McDowell) McCarver, age 95, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Sunday, February 9, 1930, in Captains Creek, in Madison County, to the late Henry and Delma “Dollie” Mae (Francis) McDowell. She worked as a cook at several restaurants in the area. In her free time she enjoyed reading, cooking, and crocheting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Joseph Malone and second husband James Vernon McCarver. In addition her brother Charles McDowell and sister Ruby McGhee also have passed.

Norma is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia Huddleston; granddaughter, Cherie Huddleston; sister, Phyllis Bell; two brothers, Kenneth McDowell and Chester McDowell, many nieces, nephews, friends and family also survive.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer & Son – Wilson Chapel in Fredericktown on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM until service at 12:00 PM with family friend, Bryce Seneca officiating. Interment will follow at Shoemaker Cemetery in Arcadia, Missouri. Arrangements are under C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home-Wilson Chapel.