Carolyn “Kat” Elizabeth Michalek Norwood of Sugar Land, Texas died peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 73.
On October 1, 1942, Carolyn was born to Carl “Mike” and Ina “Betty” Michalek in Houston, Texas. She felt blessed to be called Jimmy Michalek’s little sister. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Marian Christian High School in Bellaire, Texas.
Carolyn had a big heart and great love for children. She spent many years caring for them at her in-home daycare. Many of her grandchildren also stayed at her daycare and have memories of her taking them to the Houston Zoo to ride the train, feed ducks at the park and playing in her living room with an abundance of toys. Being able to
On August 16, 1996, Carolyn met the love of her life William “Butch” Norwood who always called her his “Kitty Kat.” The two married on September 2, 2000. They loved to go on weekend adventures and went to the Blue Bell Creamery more than most. Kat and Butch had a bucket list together and planned to still be checking things off at 108 years old.
She is survived by her husband, Butch Norwood. Her four children, Michael Kliebert and wife Kela, Michelle Black and husband Phil, Paul Kliebert and wife Lisa, and Karin Medart and husband Mitch. She was proud to say that she had 14 grandchildren including Phillip Black, Jeremy Smith, Reine Laib, Suzannah Smith, Cody Smith, Connor Black, John-Paul Kliebert, Faith Medart, Cameron Kliebert, Brian Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Chandler Wilson, Lacy Wilson, Kristen Leinhart and her 3 great grandchildren Valerie Smith, Madelyn Smith, and Myles Leinhart and her brother Jim Michalek, Sr. and wife Mary.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mike and Betty Michalek.
Please help us celebrate the life of Carolyn by joining us St. Theresa Catholic Church, Thursday, August 18, 2016. Specific details can be found below.
Please send flowers to St. Theresa Catholic Church.
St. Theresa Catholic Church (Sugar Land)
St. Theresa Catholic Church (Sugar Land)
Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Carolyn “Kat” Elizabeth Michalek Norwood of Sugar Land, Texas died peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 73.
On October 1, 1942, Carolyn was born to Carl “Mike” and Ina “Betty” Michalek in Houston, Texas. She felt blessed to be called Jimmy Michalek’s little sister. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Marian Christian High School in Bellaire, Texas.
Carolyn had a big heart and great love for children. She spent many years caring for them at her in-home daycare. Many of her grandchildren also stayed at her daycare and have memories of her taking them to the Houston Zoo to ride the train, feed ducks at the park and playing in her living room with an abundance of toys. Being able to
help care for children brought her tremendous joy. Additionally, her love extended to animals as well. There wasn’t a dog she passed that didn’t bring a smile to her face. Over the years, she adopted many puppies to support the ASPCA in Houston.
On August 16, 1996, Carolyn met the love of her life William “Butch” Norwood who always called her his “Kitty Kat.” The two married on September 2, 2000. They loved to go on weekend adventures and went to the Blue Bell Creamery more than most. Kat and Butch had a bucket list together and planned to still be checking things off at 108 years old.
She is survived by her husband, Butch Norwood. Her four children, Michael Kliebert and wife Kela, Michelle Black and husband Phil, Paul Kliebert and wife Lisa, and Karin Medart and husband Mitch. She was proud to say that she had 14 grandchildren including Phillip Black, Jeremy Smith, Reine Laib, Suzannah Smith, Cody Smith, Connor Black, John-Paul Kliebert, Faith Medart, Cameron Kliebert, Brian Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Chandler Wilson, Lacy Wilson, Kristen Leinhart and her 3 great grandchildren Valerie Smith, Madelyn Smith, and Myles Leinhart and her brother Jim Michalek, Sr. and wife Mary.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mike and Betty Michalek.
Please help us celebrate the life of Carolyn by joining us St. Theresa Catholic Church, Thursday, August 18, 2016. Specific details can be found below.
Please send flowers to St. Theresa Catholic Church.
May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. My prayers go out to Paul, Mike, Michelle and Karen and your families.
Butch, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Carolyn's passing. I knew that she had been ill but was hoping she would recuperate. You have my very sincere and deep sympathy on such a tragic loss.
Butch, I am shocked to learn if Kat's passing. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
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Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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