Rebecca W. "Becky" Norris
December 10, 1946 ~ July 2, 2022
Rebecca Wood Norris, “Becky”, 75, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on July 2, 2022 at her home. Born on December 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lucy Yvonne Wood and the late James Gibbons Wood. Becky was the loving wife of the late William Andrew “Billy” Norris, whom she married on May 27, 1967 in Mechanicsville, MD, and who preceded her in death on July 17, 2008. She is survived by her siblings Son Wood of Hollywood, MD, Emily Norris of Mechanicsville, MD, Quintin Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Michael Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Gerald Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Nancy Hall of Mechanicsville, MD, Victor Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Steve Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Susan Pullen of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Sheila Hill of Mechanicsville, MD, Vivian Downey of Mechanicsville, MD, Lynn Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, and Justine Farrell of Mechanicsville, MD, her children Tony Norris (Sheri) of Leonardtown, MD, and Karen Tippett (Troy) of Mechanicsville, MD, as well as her grandchildren Courtney Norris, Garrett Norris, Kaitlyn Tippett, Alex Tippett, and Ryan McLean, and her great grandchildren Jackson Arias, Karmen Arias, and Banks Bock. Becky was preceded in death by her sibling Pat Wood.
Becky was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Margaret Brent in 1964. She was a secretary for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for 34 years, until her retirement on April 30, 2001.
Becky enjoyed playing cards, yard sailing, sewing, spending time with her family and watching her children and grandchildren play softball and volleyball.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 10:00AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD, with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Norris, Bob Norris, Tim Downey, Jim Norris, Adrian Hill, and Bernie Beaven. Honorary pallbearers will be Liz Strine and Jan Johnson.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Ms. Norris, it was a pleasure to work with you and know you, You were an awesome coworker. Rip, Scott McLane.
To Becky’s family,we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace. Greg and Mary Copado
My sincere sympathy to all the family. I am so very sorry for her loss. Always smiling and friendly to everyone. She is at rest and out of pain in Our Lord’s arms.
I worked with Becky for five years and we became very good friends. I left due to my husband in the military and we kept in contact all the time…..we would take turns calling each other every three months. So sad that she is gone but thank goodness I had her friendship for so many years. I went to visit her in December 2021 and so glad that I did..Going to miss our conversations.💞💞💞💞 Kaye Renaud
Becky was more than a secretary for the St. Mary’s County Sheriffs Office, she was the life of of our department for 34 years. Becky was such a kind and considerate guide who graciously helped every new Deputy. She was our mentor in administrative process and certainly made us follow that flow. If you didn’t tow the line of her procedures well, she would gently remind you what was expected and tell you to try again. For 22 years she mentored me and many others with kindness. Myself and so many of my police family were blessed to have her. I and many others were blessed with her friendship many years after our retirement. RIP wonderful lady.
Tony & Sheri, Karen & Troy and all of Becky’s Family: We send our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We are so grateful to have known Becky and so fortunate to have lived as neighbors of Becky & Billy for more than 50 years. Our hearts will always hold the memory of her generous personality, her beautiful smile and her quiet wit. Loveville has lost a beautiful soul. God’s gift to us is her lasting memory!
I have not taken the opportunity to say anything on Facebook, because this one is hard. I had Becky in my life longer than I had my dad. A constant person from day one who never let me feel like I was not important to her or Billy. We have been texting the past couple years and Ana and I got to spend time with her last year when I was home; I did not know that would be the last time I would get to hug Becky. Becky has been my mom’s best friend since I can remember. We have good, bad, funny and sad memories. I told Karen the other day I want to her say “Oh Sh**” one more time. It always struck me funny as a kid and still as an adult. I will miss her random texts and I am sorry I am not there for Tony, Karen and the kids. She loved all of you so much. Love you Becky Norris and you will forever be in heart.
Dear family, Becky went to school with my husband, Phil. I will always remember Becky as such an up beat positive person. She was such a kind lady. Always had something encouraging to say! She will be missed! RIP sweet Becky!
Janice & Phil Batts
To All Members of Becky’s Family..Becky was truly one wonderful , loving. nicest ladies you would ever want to meet. I have been most fortunate to of been a Loveville neighbor and friend for many, many years. She always had time for a Hello and How Are You. Her Angel Wings are lined in Gold. May She Rest In Peace. Love ANN
Karen and Tony, your mom was the sweetest, most caring person I’ve ever met. I’m so glad I got to know her and I know you’ll miss her tremendously. Stay strong for each other and lean on her wonderful family to keep her memory alive. ❤️
Becky will be missed by everyone that new her. Her friendly smile and kind way will not be forgotten my best wishes and though are with her son Tony and the rest of her brothers and sisters in the Wood family may God bless you all Frankie Merson.
To the family of Rebecca Norris: Im saddened of your loss. May she rest in peace now. You are in my prayers.
Jeanette Emery Spring Hill Florida