Dear family and friends,
We regret to inform you of the loss of the beloved Norma Nayef Shammas Toma.

Norma went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. She was a
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful woman of God.

Norma Abo-Alyassi was born in Mosul, Iraq on November 6th, 1938. On December 27, 1959, she married Kamal Shammas Toma and together they immigrated to the United States. They both attended Iowa State University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents, the late Nayef Al-Yassi and the late Latifa Bethune.
Her beloved husband the late Kamal Toma.
She is survived by her Children; Linda (Benjamin) Denno, Ray (Dalya) Toma, Dan (Patti) Toma, and Chris (Susan) Toma. Grandchildren; Marie (John), Michelle, Jamie (Anthony), Isabella, Issac, Rachel, Angela, Brady, Sophia, Paul, and Seraphina and Great Grandchildren; Isabel, Genevieve, and Madison.

She was a kind and thoughtful woman, a gracious host, and a wonderful cook! She truly loved her family and friends and cherished Sunday family dinners at her house! Norma was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. Above all, she was a faithful women who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and her church.

An In State Viewing will be held prior to the Funeral Service  from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 11:00 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Syriac Orthodox Church in Southfield, MI.

A Committal Service will follow the Mass Service at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Norma's honor to:
Good Samaritan Fund of Sts. Peter and Paul Syriac Orthodox Church.

https://stspeterandpaul.breezechms.com/give/online?fund_id=1813783

In State Viewing:
An In State Viewing will be held
Saturday, September 9, 2023
from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Sts. Peter Paul Syriac Orthodox Church
25566 Lahser Rd,
Southfield, MI 48033

Church Service:
A Church Service will take place
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 am
Sts. Peter Paul Syriac Orthodox Church
25566 Lahser Rd,
Southfield, MI 48033

Clergy of the Record:
Imad Al Banna

Committal Service:
A Committal Service will follow
the Requiem Mass at
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
25800 W. 10 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48033
(10 Mile & Beech Rd.)

Memorial Luncheon and Receiving of Guests:
A Memorial Luncheon will follow
the Committal Service at
Sts. Peter Paul Syriac Orthodox Church Hall
25566 Lahser Rd,
Southfield, MI 48033
The family will receive guests until 5:00 pm.

Thank You and May God Bless You!

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me lie down in green pastures;
he leadeth me beside still waters.
He restoreth my soul. He leadeth
me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for thou art with me.
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Amen.