Norma Jean Ayers

Norma Jean Key Ayers, 75 of Sanford passed away Saturday October 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday at Rogers Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Lemon Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Ayers was born in Lee Co. daughter of the late Ulmer D. Key and Elsie Irene Harrison Key. She was preceded in death by her son, Travis Ayers, siblings, Faye Freeman, Alfred Wayne Key, and Eddie Key. She enjoyed cooking and canning, caregiving for family and friends, sports especially baseball and flower gardening.

Surviving are daughters, Tracey Parson (Wayne) and Kristy Collins (Mike) and their father Bobby Ayers; granddaughter, Grace Collins; sister, Kay Coble (Jerry); many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

Contributions can be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses.