Funeral services for Retired MSG Norma Teresa Thompson, 74, of Killeen, TX will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. at St Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, TX. Burial with full military honors will follow the service at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Visitation & Rosary will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Chisolm's Family Funeral Home in Killeen, TX.

Services can be live streamed via Zoom by clicking the link below:
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*Please note the livestream link will not be active until 7:45 a.m., 15 minutes before the service.*

Norma Teresa Thompson, affectionately known as "Normi," passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Belton, Texas, at the age of 74. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great – grandmother, and friend, she will be remembered for her strength, faith, and unwavering love for others.

Born January 5, 1951, in Colón, Panama, to the late Timothy Henry Daley and Maud Manotice Guthrie Daley, Norma grew up in Bocas del Toro, Panama. She attended Almirante, Cristóbal Colón, José Guardia Vega, and Colegio Abel Bravo before pursuing higher education at Saint Leo College and the University of Central Texas.

Norma proudly served in the United States Army for 31 years (1980–2011), dedicating her life to service, leadership, and compassion. Rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, she served as a Medic and Noncommissioned Officer and was widely respected for her professionalism, mentorship, and devotion to her soldiers. She received numerous awards, including the Expert Field Medical Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6x), Army Achievement Medal (4x), and many others, recognizing her excellence and sacrifice.

A trailblazer for women in uniform, Master Sergeant Thompson paved the way for future generations of female service members through integrity, grace, and faith. After retirement, she remained deeply connected to the military community as a dedicated member of the Women's Army Corps Veterans Association, Chapter 94, where she fervently volunteered and continued to uplift her fellow veterans.

Following her military career, Norma devoted herself to faith and service through St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, Texas. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, President of the Legion of Mary, member of the Ladies of Charity, Communion Minister for the Homebound, and OCIA leader. She also volunteered with the Bereavement Group, Food Care Pantry, Thrift Shop, and Senior Center. Guided by her personal motto, "Always keep God in your equation," she touched countless lives through her compassion and generosity.

Norma's passions included baking, cooking for her family, and traveling on mission and leisure trips. Her favorite hymns— "Blessed Assurance," "On Eagles' Wings," "How Great Thou Art," "Here I Am, Lord," and "Amazing Grace"—reflected her abiding faith. Her sayings, "Quit whining—move on" and "To serve rather than to be served," perfectly captured her spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Alford Benson Daley, Sr. She is survived by her devoted husband Arthur Thompson; Children- Michellei (Ronald Randall), Michael, Sean, Quinton, Kevin, Andre, and Javier (Saida Daley). Grandchildren - Anthoni, Shaniqua, Javier Jr., Lorenzo, Reggie, Papi, Gavin, Marielle, Nova, Cadence, and Zaiden. Great-grandchildren - Iyanna, Zavion, Liam, Roman, Layla, and Amelio. Sisters - Ruby Daley and Vilma Daley; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who loved her dearly.

Her favorite scripture, Psalm 23, reminds us: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

May Norma Teresa Thompson rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the light and love she so freely gave to others.