Edith M. Norris
December 3, 1914 ~ August 13, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Edith M. Norris, 94, of Hollywood, MD died August 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born December 3, 1914 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Aurthur and Rosie Cecelia Stone Gatton. She was the loving wife of the late John Carroll Norris who preceded her in death on October 4, 1940. She is survived by her sons Jim Norris, Sr. and Charlie Norris, both of Hollywood, MD, nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and her siblings, Joseph Peter Heard and Marie Lathroum, both of Hollywood, MD. She was preceded in death by her sons John A. Norris (1988) and Joseph R. Norris (1999) as well as her siblings; Kenny Heard, Mary Brooks, Catherine Dorsey, Violet Lathroum, Frank Heard, Walter Gatton, Eloise Harris and John Heard. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Edith attended the one room school house off of Cedar Lane Road called “The Hickory Hills School” and was a homemaker. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Chuck Norris, Brian Norris, Johnny Norris, Bobby Sparks, Mike Norris, Sr. and Jessie Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Norris, Michael Norris, Jr., Peggy Sparks and Robby Sparks. Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Activity Center, P.O. Box 518, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Charlie, Jimmy and family we were so sorry to hear of Aunt Edith’s passing. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers..She was truly an amazing woman. With love–Crystal, Craig, Lisa and Roger”
“Jimmy,Charlie and Family – I was saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. I will miss seeing her(and you Charlie, when I visit Mom at the N.H.) and her beautiful smile. She is your angel now watching over you. My deepest condolences to all of you. “
“Jimmy & Family – We are so sorry to hear of Ms. Norris’ passing. If there is anything we can do, please let me know. I will be glad to help with the reception after the funeral if you would like. Carol Ann”
“I was saddened to hear about the loss of such a wonderful lady. I worked at the nursing center for several years and saw her smiling face everyday. She was such a special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mr. Norris & Family – I have many wonderful memories of Grandma Norris, and will always remember her sitting in her swing on her porch. I am sure she knew every person in every car that passed on St. John’s Road. She was blessed with a wonderful family whom she loved dearly. We offer our prayers for all. “
“Norris Family- We are sorry about the loss of Mrs.Norris. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Norris Family ~I was saddened to learn of your Mom/Grandmother’s passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. “
“‘Jimmy,Charlie and family-So sorry to hear of Edith’s passing,I loved her very much. God bless all of you.”
“Charlie & Family-My love and prayers are with you. When I see someone as old as your mom I feel the world has a prayer person to whom we need at this time and day. It saddens me when they leave us.But we now can pray to her to help those of us who are left behind. Love Snooky “
“: Jimmy, Charlie And Family.We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Edith’s Passing.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.God bless you.”
“To the Norris family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, she will be missed.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grandma Norris was one “Tough Cookie” and she could tell you some stories too. What a great life she had and a wonderful family to share her life with.”
“”Jimmy, Charlie and Family You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was truly a special lady. She always said “My Boys Look Out For Me”. This was so true,as shown by Your daily visits to the nursing center.She will truly be missed.” “
“To the Norris Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Jimmy and family — How fortunate you were to have her here with you for so long. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“The Saunders family wishes to express their deepest condolences to the Norris family. Grandma couldn’t have had a better roommate and our whole family sends its love.”
“Jimmy, Charlie & Family, So sorry to hear of Aunt Edith’s passing. Sorry we weren’t there for all of you. But I would bet she and mama and grandmama and all the other family members are in their rocking chairs looking down upon us from that big old kitchen in the sky! With all of our love Joe P.& Laurie “
“Jimmy and family: So very sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing her with her friend. We know you will miss her, but she is in a very serene place and will be very busy watching over you and Charlie. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“”Poppie Charlie, and Jimmy I will always miss my great granmdmother she was a great person that put a smile on my face when I saw her!! Love, Carley”