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Obituary For Norma Louise Tate Drummond
Norma Louise Tate Drummond
July 7, 1941 - October 19, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Mother Norma Louise Tate Drummond, a devoted woman of faith, family, and service, who peacefully transitioned into the presence of the Lord.
She is preceded in death by loved ones who awaited her in glory, first by her husband of over 62 years Cleveland “Sonny” Drummond Sr., (son) Cleveland “Lee” Drummond Jr., (mother) Mary Magdalene Imes, (father) Wilbur Carter, (sisters) Ida Williams, June Williams, Elizabeth Smith, and Shirley Rhaming. Brothers John Lockhart, Oscar Williams, Allen Williams, Wilbur Carter Jr., Michael Carter, Nelson Carter, and beloved son-in-law, Bishop William Pankey.
She is survived by her family who will continue to honor her life and legacy by walking in the same love, faith, and purpose she instilled in them, and the children that their loving union produced, daughter Pastor Tami Joy Pankey, Nekita Yvonne Davis, Bishop Kevin and Pastor Natalia Perry, Eric Dupree Drummond Sr., Grandchildren, LeeAnn Ewah (Eskor), Jeffrey Dallas Drummond, Eric Dupree Drummond Jr, (Tegan), Maya Symone Davis, Ma’Kenzie Alexandria Davis, and Natay Perry. Great grandchildren, Alexis, Ma’Vie and Disciple Ewah, Zoe Parker Leigh Sims, Connie Evans, and Regina Green. (Brothers) Vincent Imes, and William Carter (Sonia), (Sisters) Connie Evans, Linda Carter-Gibson, Ann Carter-Hooker, and Regina Green, Alberta and Jonald Jones, and extended family George and Angela Askew, Family Doctor John and Deborah Murphy, Barbara Clemmons, and a host of family and friends, too numerous to name, and the members of The Praise Temple Holiness Church Family.
Public viewing and receiving of family and friends on Saturday October 25, 2025 from 3pm-5pm at The Praise Temple Holiness Church 510 Douglas Ave Knoxville, TN 3792. The Celebration of Life will be on Sunday October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm at Unity Mortuary 1425 McCalla Ave.
Mother Drummond will be laid to rest on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:30pm at the East TN Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy.)
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com
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My deepest condolences for the family of Norma Drummond, she was a lovely person and lovedGod.
Praying the presence of the Lord be undeniable in the coming days and bring peace and comfort only He can. We know there is rejoicing in heaven as this precious saint is welcomed home. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry we missed the service honoring a life well lived due to our being out of town. May the Lord bless and keep you all until you meet again.
Condolences 💐 & Very much prayers to her family and immediate friends 🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏽
A couple of memories of Aunt Norma Drummond though there are many: when my daughters were little every Christmas for a while Aunt Norma would give them Christmas presents she didn't have to but she did, she thought of them! She would always tell me that the Lord would bless me and was going to bless me because of my good heart! Reminds me much of my dear sweet mother Elizabeth smith who would always say to me you have a heart for people! Those two statements went hand in hand! My mother and Aunt Norma were sisters mom would tell the story of when they were in school and aunt Norma would cry for mom they were in different classrooms! Wow now their spirits are together until that great trumpet sounds! To my family and friends of aunt Norma Gods peace! His Love and strength be with us all❤️🙏🏼❤️
To Pastor Tami Pankey and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Mrs. Drummond. When we were growing up in now historial Mechanicsville, I remember your mom and dad being so nice to the kids around the neighborhood. During Vacation Bible School at your church, she would always greet with a big smile. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. May God continue to keep his loving arms around each of you during and beyond this difficult time.
Pastor Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing We are praying for you. Harriett
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