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Norma Blakeley
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 Mrs. Norma Jean Arrington Blakeley, 89, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Davie Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 1, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late Willis Daniel Arrington and Grace Mae Cooke Arrington. Norma attended Forsyth County schools and graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She retired from Wachovia after 37 years of service. Norma was a faithful member of Rural Hall Christian Church, where she was active in several committees and the weekly bible study group. In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth “Ken” Allen Blakeley; infant daughter, Ava Grey Pardue; one brother, James Wesley Arrington Sr.; and three sister-in-laws, Patsy Swaim Arrington, Gladys Hawks and Nell Arrington. She is survived by her two nephews, Wesley Arrington, Jr. and Greg Arrington; two great nieces, Kayla Arrington and Krista Arrington Bowen (Chris); great nephew, Justin Arrington (Jennifer); two great-great nieces, Saylor and Ashford Bowen; three great-great nephews, Sawyer, Elam, and Huxley Arrington; and special friend, Carol Arrington. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00AM Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Rural Hall Christian Church with Dr. Wesley McCarter officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rural Hall Christian Church.
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Becky Graham
I remember Norma from many years ago at Wachovia. Such a sweet and classy lady. Always friendly, always smiling. Will remember her fondly.
Bob Reagan
I worked with Norma for several years at the Main Office in Winston, and she was a true Wachovian. I never recall her taking a sick day in all those years, and there was nobody that did their job any better than Norma. She never complained and was a real joy to be around. We lost a good one this week!
Leesa Lybrook (Goodson)
What a wonderful person! Norma took me under her wing as she said I reminded her of her daughter who had sadly died as a toddler. We kept in touch for an number of years after I left the bank to raise my family but sadly we lost touch after her husband died. She was such an efficient worker and I really don't think the bank could have manged some of those early years without her.
Josie Roberts
Norma was truly a class act for sure! Norma was one of the first Wachovians I came to know when I started to work in 1968 for Arthur Brown in the accounting dept. She was such a nice person and a pleasure to know. I know she is with her Lord and Savior and her other loved ones in heaven also!
Josie Roberts
David Cotterill
The best !!!!! A model for all of us.!