Harriet Moran Norris

October 22, 1930 - November 26, 2008

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Services:
 

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

Harriet Moran Norris, 78, of Hollywood, MD died November 26, 2008 at her residence. Born October 22, 1930 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late Ollie Wellington and Lillian Victoria Adams Moran. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Francis “Frank” Norris. She is survived by her daughters Karen Lee Nelson and her husband Richard of Lexington Park, MD, Sara Elaine Martin and her husband Russ of Leonardtown, MD and Susan Elizabeth Loflin and her husband Scott of Hollywood, MD, her sisters Regina Tucker of Dillsburg, PA and Dorothy Ann Cullison of Great Mills, MD as well as her grandchildren Matthew Dobson, Ian Nelson, Morgan Williams, Cindy Martin, Kaity Martin, Leah Loflin and Ben Loflin and her great-grandchildren Gavin and Kennedy Dobson. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, where she graduated from Great Mills High School “Class of 1949”.  She was a member of the H.O.P.E. Charity. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2008 from 5:00–8:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating.  Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Dear Susan, Sarah and Karen and families, My sincerest condolences in this great loss of such a wonderful Mom and lovely person. Your Mother was a great inspiration to me over the years and I feel so blessed to have known her through the church. I know how you feel losing a Mother and there are no words that I can say to make it easier for you, but remember the good times as that is something you will always have with you. My love to all of you. "
- Nelda Thomas
- Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

"Susan, Sara, Karen and families---"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." Hold onto all the wonderful treasures you have of your Mom. On behalf of all the members at Ladies Workout Express, we share our heartfelt sympathy for you. Your Mom spent each day with us for the past 3 years before she became ill. Her quiet presence and beautiful smile is what we will always cherish. She told many stories about her "lovely girls" and how well you looked after her. She especially beamed with pride talking about her grandchildren and she was so proud of Leah who worked out with her. God Bless Each one of you during this difficult time. "
- Terri Verbic-Boggs
- Posted: Monday, December 1, 2008

"Dear Karen, Sarah, and Susan,-- I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know what it is like to lose a mom and someone you love. Even though she is gone, always remember the memories you made with her and keep her close in your heart. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Debbie, Margaret & Walter, and Tony & Wanda"
- Debbie Broookins
- Posted: Monday, December 1, 2008

"Sarah, Although we have lost contact over the years you have always been in my thoughts and now you and your family are in my prayers. I am very sorry about your loss because I know you were very close to your mother. So my prayer is that you are able to cling to the promises in I Thessalonians 4:13-18 where God promises those who believe in him will all be together with him again in heaven. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and hope that God gives you the comfort that you seek. Linda Reese 513 Aguila Court Chesapeake, VA 23322"
- Linda Reese
- Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008

"Dear Susan, Sarah and Karen, and families, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom has been such an inspiration to me and such a wonderful person!!! I am so glad I knew her. I will truly miss her. Of all my memories of her, I remember her warm smile the most."
- Margaret,Bill Riviere
- Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008

"Dear Sarah, Susan, Cindy, Katie, Karen,Russ & other extended family members--please accept my sincere condolences for this tremendous loss. I remember all too well what this is like. Losing a mom is especially difficult and I know how close you were. Your mom was a lovely person. I'm so sorry she had to go through a difficult illness. Trying to find some words of comfort--we all know that she is in a MUCH better place. It's sad for us here on earth but oh so glorious for your mom. At times when tears come easily, try to remember all the wonderful times you had with your mom and the times she made you laugh. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers during the days ahead. "
- Cathy Greer
- Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008