Norma Helen Smith Balster, 84, of Ruston, LA passed away March 13, 2017 after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will follow at a later date.Norma Balster, a homemaker, was born in Poteau, OK on September 2, 1932 to Floyd Tex and Bennie OShields Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Don Smith; and a sister, Patricia Tull. Norma was loved by her daughters: Cyndy Duncan of Cochranton, PA; Mary Thomas (Gordon) of Ruston, LA; Becky Scott (Bill) of Bella Vista, AR; Lisa Heavener (Tom) of Poteau, OK; and sons: Cleve Carter of Poteau, OK; and Scott Carter (partner, Stan Orrick) of Ruston, LA. She had 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many loved ones.Condolences may be left in Norma online guestbook at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.Kilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston, LA