JoAnne Patricia Norris
March 15, 1945 ~ February 27, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
JoAnne Patricia Norris, 63, of Hollywood, MD passed away at her residence on February 27, 2009. Born March 15, 1945 in Annapolis, MD she was the daughter of the late James Manning and Jean Perie Belk Adams, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Norris. She is survived by her sons Randy Norris and his wife June, Nick Norris and his wife Sharon and Jason Norris and his wife Jessica; grandchildren Jake Norris, Jordan Norris, Nicholas Norris and Zack Norris; siblings Jeannette Way and Buddy Adams. An award-winning and published author, JoAnne took great pleasure in attending her writing group. She also enjoyed playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Guy, Mike Norris, Wayne Dorsch, Danny Greer, John Holder and Roger Ridgell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lenny Guy, Terry Howard, Ray Norris and Mike Harrison. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 www.hospiceofstmarys.org.
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“JoAnn’s family: I have known JoAnn for years. I also knew how much she suffered. But now she is at peace. No more pain. She is now reunited with Louis in a very serene place. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“Our sincere Condolences to all of you, Joanne was a wonderful person she was a go getter and will be missed dearly.”
“I am so sorry to hear of JoAnne’s passing. We went to high school together and she was a very dear friend. You are all in my prayers.”
“We were very sorry to hear about JoAnne’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“We extend our deepest sympathy during this trying time. JoAnne touched many lives in a most positive way, and will surely be missed. Be blessed to know that she is camping with Louis once again. “
“Thinking of you all. I will miss her, she was a very special lady.”
“To JoAnne’s family, I want to send my prayers to you. I loved your mom and your dad they where special people. I have missed her since you guys closed the shop. We had some fun times talking when she used to come get parts from the warehouse. I am sorry for your loss.”
“To the Norris Family, we are truly sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are here for whatever you may need.”
“My sympathy to the family. Take solace in knowing she is at peace now.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Joanne. She was a good friend and I will miss her spirit and laughter. I know she is at peace in heaven with Louis.”
“Jason and Jessica – I am thinking of you and praying that you will both will find the comfort, peace and strength to get through this difficult time. I am here if you need anything. I love you guys!”
“We are truly sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in your memories of both your parents.”
“My deepest sympathy to everyone in the family for the loss of your love one. She will be truly be missed.”
“Our heartfelt sympathy to all of JoAnne’s family. May she rest in peace…..” “
“To all Joann’s family, Joann was a special lady. I became friends with her in the last couple years thru Ray And Kathy Norris. Kathy and I played cards with your Mom last month. We had a very enjoyable afternoon. Glad we were able to support her as much as we could. I enjoyed her poems and writings. I have some of them. God bless and I will keep you all in my prayers. Mary Ann”
“We are so saddened for the loss of JoAnn. Since we are in Florida and cannot be at the services, we offered our Mass this evening and lit a candle for JoAnne. May she be at peace.”
“Nick & Sharon, I’m sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May she rest in peace.”
“We are sorry for your loss. JoAnne was a lady with a beautiful smile. She is at peace with God and dancing around heaven with Louis again. She will be greatly missed.”
“Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. We know she is in a better place and at last with Louis. We hope all the good memories help to ease the pain and sorrow. Sincere Sympathy Wayne and Joan”
“Boys you know how much you all mean to me. Your Mom & Dad were special people to Terry & I. Joanne is at peace now with Louis. May she rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to you guys and your families. Love ya.”
“I wish Comfort, Peaceful Moments, Renewed Strength, Hope and my Deepest Sympathy to all of JoAnne’s Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“We were very sorry to learn of JoAnne’s death. She was such a lovely person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Son and Elaine Wood”
“To JoAnne’s family and friends, my prayers and deepest sympathy. May his peace that passes understanding touch the hearts of all who love JoAnne.”
“To JoAnne’s children,grandchildren, Jeannette and Buddy. Anyone that knew JoAnne knew how much she loved all of you, and how much she loved and missed her Louis. She is with her love again and they will be watching over all of you from their heavenly home. My prayers are with all of you.”
“Randy, June, Jake and Jordon, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She is at peace now. You will miss her, but remember all the love and wonderful memories you have that will get you through this time. May god be with you and your family.”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. She was a wonderful lady and will truly be missed.”
“Dear Jeanette and Dear Buddy, My memories go so far back to our time at SandGates at the Big House – It’s always hard for me to see the years pass and our family members leave one by one. God Bless you all, Love Herbie”
“Nick, Sharon and rest of the Norris family. Iam so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.”
“”Randy We were very sorry to hear about your Mom passing. “”
“To JoAnne’s family, you have lost a wonderful lady….as we all have. We are truly sorry.”
“Nick, Sharon, Nicolas and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call.”
“Nick & family I am so sorry for your loss, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Jason..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all please let us know.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your precious mother.”
“Joanne was young at heart and I will always remember her for that. My deepest condolences.”
“Jason, Nicky & Randy, You guys were very lucky to have such wonderful parents, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. “We will all truly miss JoAnne””
“Jason, Jessica & Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your moms passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jessica- please let me know if I can help out in any way.”
“Jason,Nicky,Randy & Families, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Even though we didn’t know your parents, we know you all and how proud I’m sure they were of you all. Keep those loving memories close to your heart and they’ll never be but a thought away. You have been in our thought and prayers.Please take care of each other.”
“To JoAnne’s Family; I am so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful friend, funny and was always up to something. A gifted writer,she had missed her calling. She will be in my heart forever.”
“Dear Norris Family–please accept my sincere condolences. Your mom was someone who adored her children and grandchild and her extended family and friends. Each time I saw her she always asked about someone else–she was concerned for others. And she had a gift with her poetry. She enjoyed writing her poetry and sharing it with others. May you all know that she had many friends and we’re all thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.”
“Nick, Sharon, Nicholas and all the Norris family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care.”
“”I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family at this difficult time.” “
“Nick, We were saddened 2 hear of JoAnne passing away! She was such a sweet lady! Our thoughts & prayers r w/U! She is now happy back w/Louis once again! God Bless! ~Shirley~”
“Sorry to hear the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always enjoyed waiting on your mom and dad at the Frying Pan Restaurant in Lusby where I worked. Jason, you used to come right to me and ask for your crackers and ginger ale. May your mom rest in peace. I know your mom and dad are together again forever.”
“We were sad to learn about JoAnne’s passing. Our sympathy to all the family and especially to Jeanette. “
“Nicky & Sharon and the rest of the Norris family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers”