The measure of this lady's life can be found in her character, in her optimism, in her joy and

humor, in her courage, in her passion for what was good and right, and in her love for God
and family and friends.

There is no legacy as rich as integrity

 Order of Service

Opening Remarks ...................................................................... Rev. Brenda Wallick

Prayer ........................................................................................... Rev. Conway King
Hymn I Shall Know Him ...................................................................... Congregation
Scripture Reading ..................................................................... Pastor Mitch Exctain
Tributes from Children, Grand and Great-Grand Children ....... Mrs. Reina Jefferson
Hymn In the Sweet Bye and Bye .......................................................... Congregation
Rememberances / Sermon ......................................................... Rev. Brenda Wallick
Obituary .................................................................................... Hon. McKeeva Bush
Hymn Does Jesus Care? ....................................................................... Congregation
Benediction .............................................................................. Rev. Genie Dickerson

Rev. Wallick, Children, Casket, Remaining Family, Members of the Platform, Congregation

Mr. Floyd Ebanks Mr. Jonathan Ebanks

Mr. Danny Ebanks Mr. Moses Ebanks
Mr. Mitchell Ebanks Mr. Chad Ebanks

Mr. Matthew Ewers Mr Joseph Ebanks

Mr. Ben Snyder Mr. Clem Ewers Mr. Craig Ebanks
Mr. Mitchell Exctain Mr. Ashton DeOsca Mr. Richard Welds
Mr. George (Lulu) Ebanks Mr. Ed Gibson M.r Richard Pierson
Mr. Pete Iton Mr. Danny Owens Mr. Kern Owens Mr. Floyd Bush

Mr. Steve Menzies, Mr. Malachi Wilson Ms. Kim Owens

Mr. John Jefferson Jr., Mr. Shane Ebanks Mrs. Sarah Extain

We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and light in our lives, but the
inspiration of her faith, optimism, and perseverance
will live on in our hearts forever.
 Obituary

Norma Dean Ebanks was born on 8 March 1933. She was the third child and second daughter born to
Rennie & Juletta Ebanks.

Dean started school at an early age and embraced the extent of education available in that era of time. She
was a bright student and her education served her well in her life.

On 1st March 1951 Dean was united in marriage to Bert Mervin Ebanks. To this union was born 10 children
– 5 girls and 5 boys. She was a natural at motherhood . A master at stretching a dollar and a superb cook.
She could make a meal fit for a king as easy as you snap your fingers.

She raised their children while Bert worked overseas on ships as most Cayman men did during those years.
She saw to their education and well-being and ensured that they had what they needed – not necessarily
what they wanted but what they needed. She took them to Church and taught them to love and respect
the Church and God’s people.

In 1968 she and the children moved to New York to join Bert who was then working there. They lived on
Staten Island for next 15+ years – till all the children had finished school.

She moved back to Cayman in 1983 after her second grandchild (Melissa) was born. She then took care of
Melissa and they became like 2 peas in a pod. Later she worked (in the kitchen) at Caribbean Club for a
number of years and then at Heritage Club for a while.

She took great pride in the achievements of her children who she loved more than life. She was so proud
of her family. Her grandchildren were her heart-strings. She took care of them and helped raise them and
she did everything she could to see that they received a good education and were raised with good man-
ners and respect for others.

Dean was by nature, quiet and reserved, but she was strong. She gave good advice and wise counsel. She
was kind, generous and considerate. She loved her family and friends. She was a faithful and loving wife,
Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was ambitious and confident and a
master at seeing to the welfare and needs of her family.

She was a great cook – her children and grandchildren and friends loved her cooking. She made a mean
pineapple upside down cake and stew beef that would make you lick your fingers, wipe your hands and lick
your fingers AGAIN!

Dean accepted the Lord as her Saviour many years ago and in her times of grief and great loss He was her
comforter and strength. She attended the Pilgrim Holiness / Wesleyan Holiness Church from childhood.
Her acceptance of what life gave her was never more evident than over the last 10 years since her first
heart attack. She never grumbled or complained, there was no anger, just a quiet acceptance of what was
happening. The natural question of “why me?” never passed her lips. She loved to sing and read her Bible
– every afternoon around 2oclock you could find her in her rocking chair reading and singing to herself.
She knew all the hymns by heart – she didn’t need the Redemption Song book to sing. She gave a solid tes-
timony of her relationship with God and praised Him.
She, for the most part, accepted and took what doctors prescribed as the best course of medical help. There
were a couple of times that she told the doctors, in no uncertain terms, that she was NOT going to consent to
what they wanted to do. Once, one of the doctors at George Town Hospital told her that she had to have a
certain procedure and she looked at him and said “listen real good to me Doctor, I told you already what I had
to say about that and I have not changed my mind so you can get that out of your head right now”.

It is extremely difficult to speak of her in the past tense because she was SO PRESENT in everyone’s life.
Dean’s Christian example of steadfastness, consistency, dedication, honesty, trustworthiness and love made
her a solid rock to her family and friends. She was a pillar of strength. A safe place, a shelter that her family
will miss for the rest of their lives.

She passed away peacefully at Health City, Cayman Islands on 3 June 2019.

She fought a valiant fight for her life. Her crossing over to her Heavenly home was quiet but we believe that in
Heaven there was rejoicing at her homecoming.

Dean was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Hazel, one brother Alvin, husband, Bert Mervin Ebanks,
one daughter, Norma Ebanks-Ewers, two sons, Oscar Ebanks and Jerry Ebanks and four infant grandchildren.

She is survived by

4 Daughters: Pat Gibson, Anna Ebanks, Narnia Ebanks, Kathrene Ebanks

3 Sons: Floyd Ebanks, Mitchell Ebanks, Danny Ebanks

2 Sons-in-Law: Ed Gibson, Clement Ewers

1 Daughter-in-law: Tina Holgerson-Ebanks

22 Grand Children; 19 Great-Grand Children

Brother-in-law: Ashton DeOsca

2 Neices: Mrs Darlene Owens-Elliott, Mrs Lucille Farrington

and a host of family and friends.

Today, we will not say goodbye to the Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend that
we love so dearly, because we do not grieve as those who have no hope; but we say goodnight dear Mama, we will meet you in
the morning just inside the Eastern Gates.
 Order Of Service At Cemetery
Prayer & Scripture ............................................................................ Rev. Kim Evans
Hymn Abide with me ............................................................................ Congregation
Committal .................................................................................. Rev. Brenda Wallick
Hymn Sweet By-and-By ........................................................................ Congregation
Hymn what A Friend We have in Jesus ................................................ Congregation
Benediction ................................................................................. Rev. Conway King

Abide With Me
Sweet By-and-By
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
There’s a land that is fairer than day The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide.
And by faith we can see it afar; When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
For the Father waits over the way, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
Chorus Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away.
In the sweet by and by, We shall meet Change and decay in all around I see;
On the beautiful shore O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
In the sweet by and by, we shall meet
On the beautiful shore. I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r;
We shall sing on that beautiful shore Who, like Thyself, my Guide and Stay can be?
The melodious songs of the blest Thro’ cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
And our spirits shall sorrow no more
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
To our bountiful Father above Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
We will offer our tribute of praise I triumph still if Thou abide with me.
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine thro’ the gloom, and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee.
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

What A Friend We Have in Jesus

What a Friend we have in Jesus, Are we weak and heavy laden,
All our sins and griefs to bear! Cumbered with a load of care?
What a privilege to carry Precious Saviour, still our refuge
Everything to God in prayer! Take it to the Lord in prayer.
O what peace we often forfeit Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
O what needless pain we bear, Take it to the Lord in prayer!
All because we do not carry In His arms He’ll take and shield thee;
Everything to God in prayer. Thou will find a solace there.

Have we trials and temptations? Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised

Is there trouble anywhere? Thou will all our burdens bear
We should never be discouraged; May we ever, Lord, be bringing
Take it to the Lord in prayer. All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful Soon in glory bright unclouded
Who will all our sorrows share? There will be no need for prayer
Jesus knows our every weakness; Rapture, praise and endless worship
Take it to the Lord in prayer. Will be our sweet portion there.
 The family of the late Norma Dean Ebanks would like to thank everyone for
their kind expressions of sympathy, prayers and assistance during this difficult time.
Special thanks to her care-taker, Mrs Maurene Taylor and the Doctors and Nurses of the ICU at Health
City, Cayman Islands, and the George Town Hospital. Also the Seafarers Association.

God bless you.

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