Norma Amelia Smith Birdwell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Norma Amelia Smith Birdwell of Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away on October 12, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Amelia Smith Birdwell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Smith and Alma Shinholser; and her siblings, Melba Carter, Gwynn Smith, Faye Sanders, Jimmy Smith and Sidney Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Jearl Birdwell; her children, Paul Birdwell (Elizabeth) and Anita Sandel (Garland); her sisters, Jan Kilpatrick and Sandra Hamrick; her sisters-in-law, Vivian Smith and Alice Smith; and her grandchildren, Austin Sandel (Brandi), Trevor Sandel (Allison), Zachary Birdwell and Chase Birdwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Big Bend Hospice Foundation, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
