Norma Hunt, the wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder and owner Lamar Hunt, has passed away at the age of 85. She was known for her grace and was a dear friend of Virginia McCaskey. The McCaskey family released a statement expressing their condolences and praising Norma for her dignity in handling both triumphs and disappointments in the world of sports. The Hunt family, including Clark and Tavia, are also mourning the loss of their matriarch.
As mentioned in a news article on chicagobears.com, Norma Hunt, the matriarch of the Kansas City Chiefs and wife of the team’s late long-time founder and owner Lamar Hunt, passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. Her passing has been mourned by many, including the McCaskey family, who released a statement expressing their condolences to the Hunt family.
In their statement, the McCaskey family described Norma Hunt as “the epitome of grace” and a “dear friend” of Virginia McCaskey. The two women had a special relationship, as they both knew the ups and downs of the game of football. They celebrated the triumphs and endured the disappointments together, and Norma always handled both with dignity, setting an outstanding example for sports fans everywhere.
Norma Hunt was a beloved figure in the world of football, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support of the Kansas City Chiefs. She was also a trailblazer in her own right, becoming the first woman to be awarded the Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football in 2017.
The Hunt family has been an integral part of the NFL for decades, and Norma’s passing is a loss not just for the Chiefs, but for the entire football community. She will be remembered for her grace, her kindness, and her unwavering dedication to the sport she loved.
As the NFL community mourns the loss of Norma Hunt, we are reminded of the impact that one person can have on a sport, a team, and a community. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the memories she created, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hunt family during this difficult time.
