In Taunton, January 12, 2011 Norma J. Southam, age 77 died unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. She was born in Taunton to her late parents John R. & Lena (King) Southam. Norma has lived her entire life in Taunton. She graduated from Taunton High School. Norma worked as a legal secretary for William Fenton and also a judicial secretary to the Superior Court of Bristol County. She enjoyed needle point, knitting and was an avid reader. Norma leaves her nephews John & Marilyn Southam, Peter Southam & Elizabeth Correia all of Taunton and David Southam of Yarmouth. Her niece Patricia & Robert Calice of N.J. Sister-in-law Blanche Southam of Taunton. Her great nieces and nephews Ross, Mark and Keith Southam and Roxanna Southam Miller. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Saturday, January 15th at 10 am. Visiting hours are one hour prior to the service from 9-10 am. Burial will be in the family lot in Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. Donations may be made in Norma’s memory to Our Daily Bread, 111 High St., Taunton, MA 02780