Norma Little

Norma J. Little, age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, due to a brief illness surrounded by family at Christiana Care-Accent Care in Newark.  Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Jean K. Beard, and her sister, Dorothy E. Jarrell.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to many.

Norma is survived by her children, Deborah A. Little, Franklinton, NC, Richard Little-Tirpak (Jensen), Smyrna, DE, Donna M. Tighe (Tom), Wilmington, DE, Jacqueline L. Bradley, (Bruce), Cortland, OH. Brother-in-law, William Jarrell. Siblings, Richard Beard (Sandy), Camden, DE, and Judy Sherman (Dennis), Georgetown, DE.  8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Norma retired from the University of Delaware Bookstore after 20 years of service.  Norma is a donor with the University of Delaware Anatomical Gift Program which is used exclusively for anatomical education of students.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Kingswood Food Closet in Norma’s memory.

c/o Kingswood United Methodist Church

300 Marrows Rd.

Newark, DE 19713

(302) 738-4478

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