Norma Jean Costa, 77 of Westport, passed away Nov. 11, 2013 at home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Costa and the daughter of the late Forest Lee and Genevieve (Crowder) Wright. Prior to retiring, Norma worked as a Presser for Shelburne Shirt Co. and a C.N.A. at Clifton Nursing Care Center. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church, enjoyed bowling in the Westport leagues, ceramics, and playing her organ and harmonica.
She is survived by a sister: Myra Dean Sosbee of Spartanburg, SC and the late Peggy Lee Santos; her nephew & caretaker Steven G. Santos (fiancée Linda Millette) of Westport; nieces: Linda Almeida, the late Donna M. Santos both of Fall River & Susan Fernandes of New Bedford; many great nieces & nephews; great-great niece: Madelyn. She also leaves her faithful dog, “JR”.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on FRIDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church, Sanford Rd., Westport at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. Calling hours THURSDAY 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.