Martha Norrine Norris was born on September 20, 1926, at Winona, Missouri, the daughter of John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley. She passed peacefully at her home in Winona, Missouri, on January 30, 2017, at the age of 90 years.
She was united in marriage to Oscar L. "Brownie" Norris, on January 12, 1946. To this union, three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley; her three brothers Larry Barkley, Bill Barkley, and Don Barkley; her sister Lillian Barkley; her husband Oscar L. (Brownie) Norris; her son Stanley Jones Norris and her son-in-law Robert Simpson.
She is survived by her two sisters Jennie Barkley Prewett of Winona, MO and Shannon Goldberg of Utah; one brother Max Barkley and wife Lola of Winona, M; her daughter Janet Simpson of Winona, MO; her son Scott Norris and wife Sharon of Winona, MO; two granddaughters Cathy Hicks of Eminence, MO and Stacy Fisher of Winona, MO; three grandsons Maclyn Simpson and wife Lisa of Winona, MO, Daryl Norris and wife Sue of Winona, MO, and LJ Norris of Winona, MO; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Norrine was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked thirteen years at Paramount and after her time working in the factory, Norrine began doing what she was most well-known for, which was working in and owning restaurants.
Her delicious home cooking contributed to the success of her businesses, but it was her kindness and hospitality that she will be remembered for. Norrine loved to visit with her customers, she remembered their favorite dishes, and gave them special treats. She always went the extra mile to show that she genuinely cared for everyone she met.
Her personality was contagious and her legacy lives on in the sweet memories and stories of her family, friends, and customers. She was a Godly woman and led by example. Everyone she met felt loved and accepted in the presence of Norrine. We will rejoice in the day we see her again in Heaven.
She was united in marriage to Oscar L. "Brownie" Norris, on January 12, 1946. To this union, three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley; her three brothers Larry Barkley, Bill Barkley, and Don Barkley; her sister Lillian Barkley; her husband Oscar L. (Brownie) Norris; her son Stanley Jones Norris and her son-in-law Robert Simpson.
She is survived by her two sisters Jennie Barkley Prewett of Winona, MO and Shannon Goldberg of Utah; one brother Max Barkley and wife Lola of Winona, M; her daughter Janet Simpson of Winona, MO; her son Scott Norris and wife Sharon of Winona, MO; two granddaughters Cathy Hicks of Eminence, MO and Stacy Fisher of Winona, MO; three grandsons Maclyn Simpson and wife Lisa of Winona, MO, Daryl Norris and wife Sue of Winona, MO, and LJ Norris of Winona, MO; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Norrine was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked thirteen years at Paramount and after her time working in the factory, Norrine began doing what she was most well-known for, which was working in and owning restaurants.
Her delicious home cooking contributed to the success of her businesses, but it was her kindness and hospitality that she will be remembered for. Norrine loved to visit with her customers, she remembered their favorite dishes, and gave them special treats. She always went the extra mile to show that she genuinely cared for everyone she met.
Her personality was contagious and her legacy lives on in the sweet memories and stories of her family, friends, and customers. She was a Godly woman and led by example. Everyone she met felt loved and accepted in the presence of Norrine. We will rejoice in the day we see her again in Heaven.
Martha Norrine Norris was born on September 20, 1926, at Winona, Missouri, the daughter of John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley. She passed peacefully at her home in Winona, Missouri, on January 30, 2017, at the age of 90 years.
She was united in marriage to Oscar L. "Brownie" Norris, on January 12, 1946. To this union, three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley; her three brothers Larry Barkley, Bill Barkley, and Don Barkley; her sister Lillian Barkley; her husband Oscar L. (Brownie) Norris; her son Stanley Jones Norris and her son-in-law Robert Simpson.
She is survived by her two sisters Jennie Barkley Prewett of Winona, MO and Shannon Goldberg of Utah; one brother Max Barkley and wife Lola of Winona, M; her daughter Janet Simpson of Winona, MO; her son Scott Norris and wife Sharon of Winona, MO; two granddaughters Cathy Hicks of Eminence, MO and Stacy Fisher of Winona, MO; three grandsons Maclyn Simpson and wife Lisa of Winona, MO, Daryl Norris and wife Sue of Winona, MO, and LJ Norris of Winona, MO; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Norrine was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked thirteen years at Paramount and after her time working in the factory, Norrine began doing what she was most well-known for, which was working in and owning restaurants.
Her delicious home cooking contributed to the success of her businesses, but it was her kindness and hospitality that she will be remembered for. Norrine loved to visit with her customers, she remembered their favorite dishes, and gave them special treats. She always went the extra mile to show that she genuinely cared for everyone she met.
Her personality was contagious and her legacy lives on in the sweet memories and stories of her family, friends, and customers. She was a Godly woman and led by example. Everyone she met felt loved and accepted in the presence of Norrine. We will rejoice in the day we see her again in Heaven.
She was united in marriage to Oscar L. "Brownie" Norris, on January 12, 1946. To this union, three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Barkley and Esther Harrod Barkley; her three brothers Larry Barkley, Bill Barkley, and Don Barkley; her sister Lillian Barkley; her husband Oscar L. (Brownie) Norris; her son Stanley Jones Norris and her son-in-law Robert Simpson.
She is survived by her two sisters Jennie Barkley Prewett of Winona, MO and Shannon Goldberg of Utah; one brother Max Barkley and wife Lola of Winona, M; her daughter Janet Simpson of Winona, MO; her son Scott Norris and wife Sharon of Winona, MO; two granddaughters Cathy Hicks of Eminence, MO and Stacy Fisher of Winona, MO; three grandsons Maclyn Simpson and wife Lisa of Winona, MO, Daryl Norris and wife Sue of Winona, MO, and LJ Norris of Winona, MO; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Norrine was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked thirteen years at Paramount and after her time working in the factory, Norrine began doing what she was most well-known for, which was working in and owning restaurants.
Her delicious home cooking contributed to the success of her businesses, but it was her kindness and hospitality that she will be remembered for. Norrine loved to visit with her customers, she remembered their favorite dishes, and gave them special treats. She always went the extra mile to show that she genuinely cared for everyone she met.
Her personality was contagious and her legacy lives on in the sweet memories and stories of her family, friends, and customers. She was a Godly woman and led by example. Everyone she met felt loved and accepted in the presence of Norrine. We will rejoice in the day we see her again in Heaven.
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