Chuck Norris shared an article on March 2, 2023, celebrating his mother, Wilma Norris Knight, who was born in 1921. Norris expressed surprise at her age and the life she could live for another hundred years.
Chuck revealed his mother’s birthday was the week before Mother’s Day and expressed gratitude to God for the influence of three women in his life. He wished her a happy birthday and expressed gratitude for her being his “mom.”
Chuck and Wilma, who took care of three children alone, shared their love and sacrifices. Wilma referred to Chuck as her “defender,” Aaron as her “sunshine,” and the last Norris boy in Vietnam as her “hero.”
The actor’s mother named him Carlos, and he was called her defender due to his father’s abandonment. He babysat his younger brothers and discussed bills with his mother, aged 14.
Wilma’s family faced poverty when Aaron was born, but he brought happiness and “sunshine” to their lives. Wieland was “mama’s boy” and loved everyone. Her first husband left due to WWII changes.
The Norris siblings, despite facing abuse and alcoholism, remained good men due to their mother’s support, including attending church and Sunday school, and daily prayer, despite their difficult upbringing.
Chuck, born in 1940, grew up in Ryan, Oklahoma, with a Cherokee and Irish heritage. His father’s alcoholism led to a two-faced father. His family faced poverty, moving 16 times, and his mother, Wilma, worked hard to support them.
Wilma, a mother of three, moved to California with her children, raising her oldest by the name Chuck. Her religious upbringing and her involvement in church significantly influenced her son’s life.
The mother of three advised young mothers to raise their children well, believing in God’s plans for them. Chuck confessed to her love for Jesus and her belief in God’s plans.
Chuck, a star who initially accepted Jesus as his savior, gained spiritual inspiration from his wife Gena’s pre-term labor and life-threatening medical complications, which influenced his life and responsibility into adulthood.
Chuck praised his mother, Wilma, for her faith and perseverance, raising him and his siblings during the Great Depression, surviving multiple surgeries, and praying for him throughout his life.
Chuck’s mother’s prayers for salvation and success helped him find a godly wife, despite facing challenges after his divorce from Dianne Holechek and strained relationships with their sons.
Deena, a woman who claimed to be the actor’s daughter, cheated on Holechek while in the army. Deena and her family have become a part of Chuck’s life. Chuck’s mother influenced him spiritually and gave him responsibility. He founded the Kickstart Kids program in 1990, which has over 70,000 graduates.