Lillian Rosebud Norris
July 10, 1936 ~ April 14, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Lillian Rosebud (Sugar) Farr Norris, 76, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 14, 2013 in Solomons, MD. Born on July 10, 1936 in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of the late Amy Gertude Swann and Benjamin McKinley Farr. Lillian was the loving wife of John Abell Norris whom she married on April 11, 1955. Lillian is survived by her children; Mary Lillian Norris Wise (Ray) of Ridge, MD, Bonnie Jean Norris Lemonds of Mechanicsville, MD., grandchildren; Crystal Sexton, Joshua and Jenny Wise, and great grandchild; Kevin Bates, Jr. She is preceded in death by her daughter Grace Ann Norris, sister; Mae Farr Downs, and brother; James Farr. Lillian graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1954; she was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and she was a housewife. Lillian loved playing cards, flowers, cooking, baking, sewing, and children. She liked sitting in the Lattice House with her husband every evening.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Joshua Wise, Jimmy Farr, Glenn Norris, Ricky Guy, Len Guy, and David Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Jenny Wise Crystal Sexton, and Kevin Bates, Jr. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Mary and Josh ~ The Ridge VFD and Auxiliary has you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Your mother and grandmother are at peace. May she rest in peace and watch over you. Sincerely, your friends and family at the Ridge VFD and Auxiliary.”
“John and family – We are so sorry to hear of Sugar’s passing. We had so much fun at St Mary’s Academy for 4 years, she could always make us laugh. May she rest in peace. “
“Abell I am so sorry to hear about Sugar’spassing. She was a sweet lady. You are in my thoughts here and if there is any thing we can do for you and your family let us know. Stop by any time for a talk here.”
“Sprout and Family, Jeff and I send our condolences to each of you. Sprout, you did an Excellent job of taking care of your wife. You have Your OWN Special Angel in Heaven looking over you. R.I.P. Lillian…. “
“John & Family, Ihave known Lillian all of my wife but got to no her better went I starting dating my Wife Jenny because we would see a lot down at Lucille a lot May she rest in peace now she with all of the rest of her friends in heaven John I no that you took very care of her during all of her sickness God Bless all of you. “
“Abell & Family, We are sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“Mary & Ray, Josh & Jenny, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. “
“Abell, Bonnie, Mary Lillian and the entire family: Sugar was a very special friend to our family for so many years. She was loved by everyone she met. Hold on to all the memories. They will help get through the rough times. May Sugar rest in peace!!!”
“My heartfelt sympathy to Lillian’s family. I went to SMA with her for 10 years. She was always sweet and had that nice, nice smile. At last God has called her to heaven to be with her loved ones that have been waiting for her to come. God love you all and may she rest in peace….”
“Bonnie and Mary Lillian,I know your Mom is not in pain anymore. She will find Aunt Polly and Uncle Karl up there. May she rest in peace “
“MAY SHE REST IN PEACE ST. MARY’S ACADEMY CLASS OF 1954”
“Mary, sorry to for the losss of your’e mom, may she rest in peace.”
“My sympathies to the family. I knew her as just”Sug” when we were at the Church dances. In fact, she was walking out with me when we were getting ready to go home from the church hall at St. Joseph’s the first time that I saw my future husband there. She was always smiling. God bless her and the family.”
“Mary, Bonnie and the entire Norris family…so sorry to hear of Mrs. Norris’ passing. She is flying now like the angel she is, watching and guiding you always…keep the good memories close..you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Uncle Abell, Bonnie, Mary Lillian and families-Our thoughts and prayers are with all of during this time. May Aunt Sugar rest in peace. Love Debbie and family”
“Bonnie we would like to extend our sincere sympathies for the loss of your dear mother. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Bonnie and Family, Sorry for your loss. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. The family is in my prayers.”
“Mary, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Be assured that we will keep your Mom and your family in our prayers. May she rest in peace.”
“Bonnie & Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace.”
“Bonnie and Family – We are so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. It is so hard to lose a Mother but she will live on through you. Know that Heaven has a special Angel watching over you. Take care and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Mary, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Bonnie and family-I’m sorry to hear of your moms passing. My prayers are with you. You will feel your loss for a long time but you will also find that she is still with you every day and you will see yourself doing so many things just as she has did. Your memories will grow and soon your sadness will turn to smiles in your hearts. May she rest in peace.”
“Bonnie and family, So sorry to hear about your mother, my prayers go out to you, and your family.”
“Abell and Family, We where sorry to read the passing of your wife/mother. She was a real nice lady. Hold tight to your many great memories for find comfort for the days ahead. Tommy and Rose “
“Uncle Abel, Bonnie and Mary Lillian and family, Aunt Sugar is now in a place where there is only peace, comfort and contentment. I am sure, Dad, Manning and Bernie were there to welcome her home. You all give your best and were extremely dedicated to making her life as comfortable as possible here on this earth. Know, that your efforts are what kept Aunt Sugar going for so long. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Rose “
“Bonnie and family sending my deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of sorrow.”
“To the Norris Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Mary and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Will keep you in our prayers.”
“Abell, So very sad to hear of the loss of Lillian. She is now at peace in the hands of God. I know that she and mom (Esther Thomas) are watching over you and playing a game of pitch. May God Bless you and help you through this time of such great loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. “