Nancy Evelyn Norris

August 20, 1947 - June 30, 2008

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Services:
 

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

Nancy Evelyn Norris, 60 of Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Valley Lee, MD died June 30, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 20, 1947 in Valley Lee, MD she was the daughter of the late William Henry Carter and Melba Tabitha Carter of Valley Lee, MD. She is survived by her children Tammy Shea and Jerry Simpson both of North Haven, CT and Thomas “Bo” Norris and his wife Noel of Chesapeake, VA, grandchildren Todd Jr. “TJ” and Emily Shea, Aurora and Jesse Simpson and Evan and Andrew Norris. She is also survived by her siblings, James Nelson Carter and his wife Mildred, Ronald Matthew Carter, Donald Francis Carter and his wife Donna, Lucy Ella Hammett and her husband David, Harvey Dale Carter and his wife Lynnette, William Roy Carter and his wife Rosie, Dwight David Carter, Samuel Ray Carter and his wife Betty, all of Valley Lee, MD, Yvonne Gene Stiffler of California, MD, Bobby Lee Carter and his wife Margie of Leonardtown, MD and Doylus Henry Carter of Richwood, WV and brothers in law Bass Freeman and Gary Williams. She was preceded in death by her sisters Janice Freeman and Lola Inez Williams and sister in law Susan Carter. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Nancy graduated from Great Mills High School and was a home health care provider. She belonged to the Lexington Park Rescue Squad and enjoyed Shuffleboard Bowling with the Fleet Reserve, FOP and Mikes. She also liked  playing softball and bingo, shopping at G&H Jewelers, going to Bennett’s Bar and attending yard sales. She loved to cook and was very organized and energetic. She helped with many family events and was very proud of all of her grandkids. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan. The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 2, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be Bobby L. Carter, Dwight D. Carter, Samuel “Ray” Carter, James Nelson Carter, Ronald M. Carter and Harvey D. Carter. Honorary pallbearer will be Donald F. Carter. 

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Bo, we are so sorry to know of Nancy's passing. Nancy was very good to our boys, many years ago. Our love to you."
- Kim and Bill Humenik
- Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2008

"My prayers and thoughts are with Nancy's Family. It has been years since I saw Nancy, but I remember her from playing softball with her at Bennet's Bar years ago. She was a very nice person."
- Mary Unkle
- Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2008

"To the Norris and Carter family,My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.Nancy was a very kind and caring person.she always was like a mother to me.Iwill always miss her and i will always remember her.if there is anything i ccan do let me know.Love, kim freeman."
- kimberly freeman
- Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2008

"i am sorry for your loss."
- phyllis dyson[ nee redman]
- Posted: Friday, July 4, 2008

"You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Things just won't be the same without Aunt Nancy there to put a smile on your face when your down or listen to your problems when you need a shoulder to lean on. We will miss you terribly but will see you again at God's Heavenly Gates. We love you!"
- DJ & Donna Carter
- Posted: Friday, July 4, 2008

"Lucy and all the family, I am so sorry to learn of Nancy's passing, I just found out about it tonite, please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you or your Family. She was a wonderful, fun loving person."
- Barbara Clark
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"My sympathy and my prayers are with you. God will provide you with understanding and strength. "
- Patricia (Sexton) Warren
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Bo and family, We are truly sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We are also sad that our families have lost touch. We heard about the service arrangements after it was too late to be with you today. May God give you strength to help you through this time of grief. "
- Anita (Norris) Hicks
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Bo, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I am sure that no words can ease your pain. If there is ever something you need please let us know. We love you and miss seeing you. "
- Kim Gray (Norris)
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Bo we are sorry to hear of your mom's passing, as you know we all know to well how tough it is seeing that our mom passed just 8 months ago. please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in this sad time. We love and our condolences are with you and you family."
- Jessica, Jason, and Bob Thompson
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Sorry 2 hear of Nancy passing away! She was a very good customer @ WaWa when I worked there. She was always friendly! The Lord has a very special angel now w/him!"
- Shirley Trossbach
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Know that all are in our prayers and thoughts. (((Nancy))) Soar with the Angels. Blessings Glenda Abell And Family."
- Glenda Abell
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

""To the Carter family, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Growing up with my mother and knowing Nancy all my life especially during the time she cared for my grandmother(her aunt Lillian)I could always count on a cheerful greeting and her uplifting spirit! She will be missed and never forgotten."
- Donna Biscoe-Sexton
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Bo, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
- Chesapeake Bay Steel, Inc.
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"For over a year, Nancy came to work in our home with a cheerful greeting and often an anecdotal story about her family or about her latest yardsale adventure. It was obvious to all that her world centered around her family. We pray for Nancy's family as they attempt to deal with this unexpected loss. "
- Sara Greenwell
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"We are very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time."
- Michelle Jenkins
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"it hurts to see nancy leave us. i was with her saturday and sunday and we had a blast. we have known each other for more than 50 years. she was a sister to me and i will miss her more than words can say. bo, tammy and jerry, she always talked about you with loving words. evan, you had a great grandma. to the carter family, i can only say you were always in her heart. i am so sorry. please let me know if there is anything that i can do. jo anne"
- joanne adams
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"To the Norris & Carter Family~ Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this most difficult time. It seems like only yesterday Nancy was smiling from behind the bar at my wedding! Nancy and the Carter family made my special day a memory that will last forever. These special memories that we shared will always be remembered as her smile will carry on. Nancy will truly be missed!"
- Rebecca & Daniel Henderson
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"To all that knew Nancy,I'm sorry she has left us. She was my sister-in-law for awhile and remained a friend to my mother and I. She cared for people with all her heart and will be missed.No amount of tears can ease the pain like this lady did with her loving soul."
- Mary Jane (Ridgell) Bowles
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Our sincere sympathy to all of Nancy's family. We are so grateful for the kindness she has shown to our Mother and to all of us. There are caregivers and there are true CARE Givers and Nancy was one of them who truly cared. Our thoughs and Prayers are with you all. WAYNE AND Joan Thompson"
- wayne and joan thompson
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"To Nancy's family - we were so very shocked and saddened to hear about Nancy. She's only come into our lives recently but we were always entertained by her stories and loved her sense of humor. She was good to our mother and we will always be thankful to her for her kindness and for her caring nature. Our thoughts are with you all."
- Alan & Tism (Thompson) Blackwell
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Even though we have not known Nancy long, we feel close to her and know that she was a very caring person that always had time for us. She spoke kindly of her family often. Our condolences go out to the Carter and Norris families. "
- Elise & John Thompson
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"The Thompson family sends their thoughts and prayers to the family. As Nancy was one of my mother's loving caregivers, we thought the world of her and will miss her generous spirit."
- Franny Thompson
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"so very to hear of Nancy's passing. i have known her for many years and she and my Mom worked together. please accept my family and mine condolences."
- crystal laschalt
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Gene, David, Lucy and family. Teefey and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family."
- Lorraine Teefey
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Bo, We're so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We're here if you need us. A place to stay, babysitting etc. Love, Carmel & Gene"
- Carmel McCadden
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy's family. Nancy over the years became a part of our family and we loved her very much. She will be missed."
- Linda Greer
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"To the Norris & Carter family, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Nancy meant the world to Brittney, Austin, Terry & I. She will be miss so much. If there is anything we can do please let us know."
- Crystle Howard
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008