Doris Norris
January 19, 1937 ~ September 23, 2012
Doris Clarkston Norris, 75, Greenwood, died peacefully at home on September 23, 2012. Mrs. Norris was born January 19, 1937, in Mooresville, Indiana, to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Swinney) Clarkston.
She graduated from Washington High School. After many devoted years of raising children, Mrs. Norris worked for CBS Records in Terre Haute for a number of years and later for Quality Electric. More recently, she was employed at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. An accomplished musician, Mrs. Norris enjoyed playing the piano and organ.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Cathy Powers.
Survivors include her husband, Luther “Red” Norris, to whom she was united in marriage December 28, 1956; children, Cynthia Kay Funk (Dennis) of Terre Haute, Kenneth Ross Norris (Gayla) of Sullivan, Illinois, Karen Reeves (Stacy) of Cumming, Georgia, and Terry Norris (Cherie) of Greenwood; sister, Linda Wray (Richard) of Bargersville; grandchildren, Dusty, Keith, Sarah, Justin, Trevor, Tyler, Jason, Jerra, and Jordan; six great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2012, in Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Rd., Greenwood. Pastor Chris Philbeck will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our prayers are with your family during this tough time. Bonnie Ford First Christian Church Cumming, Georgia
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you Margie Samples First Christian Church Cumming, Ga.
We will miss Doris very much. She was such a fun and happy lady and a wonderful example of a loving mom and grandmother. She adored her children and her husband, and was always willing to go on an adventure. She was very kind to me when my father died, and her steadfast good cheer and love of life is something that I will remember and try to emulate. We hold Red and the entire family in our warmest thoughts. Linda and Larry Mitchell
How blessed I feel, to have had a friend like Doris. What a beautiful lady, with the most giving spirit of anyone I have met. Today, me and my son talked about all the wonderful memories, our family shared, many years ago. Doris made such an impact on my life. Thanks for the memories, they will live on and on. Words can’t express how much she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with, Red, Terry, Cindy, Karen, Kenny, Linda and all your families. I love you all. Marsha & Chris Thomas
Doris was such a very kind and sweet lady. I looked forward to seeing her at church every Sunday. She will be missed dearly. Red, we will continue to keep your family in our prayers! With love, Matt and Marissa Williams and family
I remember Doris playing the piano, for so many years, at the church, love to hear her play. Been going there close to 18 or 20 years. Sure will miss her. ~Ruth and John Gamboa and Family
I remember coming over to Karen’s house after Jordan was born. Doris was holding the new baby and was thrilled about his arrival. I also remember seeing her at church with Stacy and Karen and the kids when she would visit. She was a very sweet woman. We are praying for your family. We love you! Chris and April Cox & girls