Norma Jean Kayati (née Bachelor) was born Friday, August 26, 1932 in Worthington, Ohio .
she died Monday, September 15, 2014. her recorded age was 82.
Norma Bachelor Kayati, age 82, passed away Monday Sept 15th, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born August 26, 1932 in Worthington, Ohio. Norma graduated from Worthington High School, Class of 1950, where she was elected Homecoming Queen. She remained a lifelong Cardinals fan, and for many years was responsible for organizing reunions for her graduating class. In addition, she worked tirelessly for years for the Worthington High School 30 Year Club, and never missed the annual ceremony dinners to induct a new class. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Norma’s family was her life’s work. She was mother to five, but a second mother to many more. Her home was open to all who met her, and her children’s friends could count on Mom to be an active participant in any adventure that came along. She gave love and friendship to everyone she met, and a friend made was a friend for life. The joy she spread throughout her world was a beacon that will never be extinguished. Norma was pre-deceased by her parents, Clyde and Alma Bachelor, brother Donald Bachelor, and sisters-in-law Wanda and Patricia Bachelor. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Stephen, and her children, Sharon Powers (Frank), Thomas Kayati (Joanne), Kathy Kennedy (Tim), Vickie Otermat (Jon) and Jeffrey Kayati. Jeff was her caretaker in her later years, and was always there for her. Also survived by brothers David Bachelor and Robert Bachelor (Westy), and her beloved grandchildren; Andrew Kayati, Ryan Kennedy, Luke Powers, Kaitlyn Kennedy and Ben Otermat, and numerous nieces and nephews. This second generation of her kids kept her forever young at heart as she followed their lives. The family will receive visitors 6:00-8:00pm Friday September 19, 2014 and 12:00-2:00pm Saturday September 20, 2014 with 2:00pm funeral service at Rutherford Corbin Funeral Home 515 High St., Worthington, Oh, 43085.