Mary Frances Norris
September 24, 1937 ~ May 4, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment follow in St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery Ridge, MD.
Visitation:
The family wll receive friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Joel Carpenter reciting prayers at 7:00 PM.
Mary Frances Norris, 74, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on May 4, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 24, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late James Carroll and Gladys Victoria Sheehan. Mary was the loving wife of Joseph Carroll Norris whom she married on May 7, 1955 in Drayden, MD and who preceded her in death on January 22, 1980. She was also formerly married to Charlie Earl Scott whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Norris is survived by her children Donna Jean Scott (Johnny) of Chesapeake, VA., James Richard Norris of Hollywood, MD., Robert Michael and Thomas William Norris both of Callaway, MD., 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings; Hilda Trossbach (Buster) of Scotland, MD., Carol Johnson (James / Bubby) of Valley Lee, MD.,, and James Sheehan of Great Mills, MD. Mrs. Norris was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flowers, plants and care giving. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery Ridge, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hickman, Timmy Redman, Bill Clarke, Michael Weeks, Bobby Norris, and Pat Redman. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Kyle Moore, Kyle Kidwell, Joey Norris, Marcus Hickman, Tyler Mercure, Kaylynn Moore, and T.J. Redman. Contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692, Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Leonardtown Lions Club P.O. Box 363 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“You are all in our prayers,God Bless.”
“Carol & Hilda – You are all in my prayers.”
“Hilda and family: I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. She is at peace now. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“Donna Jean and Carol Jean be proud of the care you gave your mother and sister the last couple years and know she is in a better place no more suffering and pain and will be praying and thinking about the whole family during this time “
“To all Marys family. I met her several years ago and she made a huge impression on my heart. I can see her little grin right now! Mary was one of a kind. I feel blessed to have known her, may she now rest in peace.”
“Hilda & Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May your wonderful memories comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Always, Bobbi”
“Hilda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Frances, I remember her to be a very sweet person, You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Hilda and Carol Jean, sorry to hear about Mary Frances, I will keep you in prayer.”
“Hilda, So sorry for your loss.”
“Hilda & Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.”
“To FAMILY & FRIENDS, I’M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,WE LIVE OUR DAILY LIVES & ARE SHOCKED AT SUCH A LOSS, WE GREW UP TOGETHER UNTIL LIFE TOOK US IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!”
“Rest in peace Mary Frances…I’m very sure that you’re with your Mother and my parents (Jimmy and Annie Johnson)…having a good time, just like you did so many years ago. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Please accept my sincere condolences.”
“To the Norris Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“You are in our prayers. Please accept our heatfelt condolences.”
“”We are so sorry for your loss,you are all in our prayers.””
“Donna and Family: I am sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers are with you.”
“Ricky ~ We are sorry for the loss of your mother. If you need anything, please let us know. “
“To all Mary Frances’ family, She was a good woman with a big heart. She was a special help to our family when she took care of my Mom, Viola Saunders. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.”
“Jennifer,Heather, Billy and the rest of the Johnson Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time”.”