Mary Rosalie Norris
August 31, 1910 ~ December 29, 2016
Mary Rosalie Norris of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 29, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 31, 1910 in Morganza MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lillian Abell Johnson and Benjamin Clarence Johnson. Mary was the loving wife of the late Frederick Abell Norris, Jr, whom she married in Holy Comforter Church in Washington, DC on July 8, 1929. Mary is survived by her children: Mary Alice Knott, Joseph Frederick Norris, James William Norris all of Hollywood, MD, Janice Ann Abell of Leonardtown, MD, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jean Matthews,grandson James Matthews, and siblings: Joseph Aubrey Johnson, William Abell Johnson, James Benjamin Johnson, Steven Wallace Johnson, Aloysius Archie Johnson, Charles Raymond Johnson, Leonard Ethelbert Johnson, William Clarence Johnson, and Joseph Elmer Johnson. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and was a homemaker. Mary enjoyed needle work, puzzles, playing bingo, watching the Baltimore Oriole’s ball games, loved her waterfront home and family gatherings.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 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, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 Am in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating.. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Knott, Joe Knott, Joey Norris, Robby Abell, Robby Albert, and George Allen Abell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Pattie Joy, Rosedale Yannayon, Jill Norris, Missy Dorsey, and Jaime Weber.
Contributions may be made to St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, and Hollywood, Vol. Rescue Squad.
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Mrs. Norris was an inspiration to all of us. She was a very caring wonderful lady. Our condolence to the family, especially Alice, my dear friend and sister-in-law. We will remember the family in our prayers.
Mary and Gary Meekins
Sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Prayers and hugs ♥
Wonderful memories of Grandma Rosalie. She was a wonderful woman of great faith, a true example of faith, love and family. Too know her was to love her and feel like family immediately. God blessed her with a long life. She will be missed and always remembered.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. She is now enjoying her new journey in life with her other half that she long awaited for, may she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers to the Entire family at this time. Mrs Norris was such a sweet lady. I met her 3 yrs ago and she was such the pleasant soul. She was a very beautiful lady. May God speed comfort and healing to All of you at this time.
Our heart felt thoughts go out to the Norris family on losing one of the sweetest ladies there ever was. Grandma who we have only known over 6 years made you feel like you were one of her own. She had the that special way about her that only Grandmas have. She will be missed by us.
To The Norris Family….so very sorry to learn of Mrs. Norris’ passing. She was a wonderful, kind and sweet lady who will be missed greatly. My heartfelt condolences to all.
“To The Norris Family” I am so sorry to hear the passing of such a sweet lady. I all way’s
enjoy my visit with Miss Rosalie at the Nuring Home. I just hope that she will say hello to my Jenny. Remember that death leaves a broken heart, all the wonderful memories will last the family for life time. may the piece of the Good Lord be with her and may she Rest In Piece Now that her life on earth is done.
My sweet Grandma –
I will most definitely miss you. I know that you are now resting in peace and you have now reunited with Pop, Aunt Jean, Zag, and all of your brothers, parents, and friends.
I am so thankful for having you for so long, spending summers on the Point, fishing, jumping off the pier pollens, getting stung by jelly fish and you making it better, coming over every Sunday for dessert, sneaking in the candy jar, cramming in the living room for every holiday with all of our family, and most of all – learning so many valuable things from you. You are amazing – and you have been around so long – that you have seen so much. Thank you for all that you have taught me, enlightened me with, and inspired me with. You’ve always told us how great we would do and always to strive to do our best. Please look over us, because I know that you are our Angel.
Until we meet again…
To All The Norris Family
Our most sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. MS.Norris was an amazing lady and lived a full , good life.God blessed your family to be able to have her for so many years.Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and may all of your happy memories help you through this hard time.
Wayne and Joan
To the Norris Family: Our sincere condolences to all of you. She was such a sweet lady and will be missed by many. She was on the same floor at St. Mary’s Nursing Home with my Dad and I had the pleasure of seeing her often. Some days I found it difficult to believe her age as her memory was quite good. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. She is at peace now and in Heaven with many of her loved ones. RIP Mrs. Norris.