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Submitted: 3/3/17 • Approved: 8/1/20 • Last Updated: 8/4/20 • R803112-G803111-S3
Marvin
Dec 21, 1931
Feb 23, 2020
Mary
May 8 1937
Nov 9, 2016
Marvin Junior Norris, 88, of Willow Springs, Missouri departed this life on February 23, 2020 at his home. He was born December 21, 1931 in Winona, Missouri, the son of Otis and Fannie Elizabeth (Jordan) Norris.
Marvin was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Norris on December 23, 1961. To this union four children were born Mary “Beth”, Marvin Allen, Michael Ray, Tammy Jo, and one child prior to marriage, Debra J. James.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters; one brother; one daughter, Tammy Jo Collins; and great grandson, Joshua Ryer Jr.
He is survived by three children, Beth Duncan and husband, Chris, Allen Norris, and Mike Norris and wife, Sherry, all of Willow Springs; 22 grandchildren, Chris and Destiny Collins, Sandra Collins, Benjamin and Carolyn Allen, Lee and Amy Allen, Richard and Stephanie Brooks, Lindsey and Josh Ryer, Katherine Terrill, Cory and Savanna Duncan, Robin Duncan, Andy and Angela Baldwin, Renee and Immanuel Ward, Cody Ash, John Wilson, and Ernie Chavez; 30 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
Marvin loved God and his family. He enjoyed going to revivals, listening to bluegrass music, fishing, and taking Mary to yard sales.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Yarber Mortuary, Willow Springs with Pastor Dennis Walton officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Willow Springs City Cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Norris, 79, of Willow Springs, Missouri departed this life on November 9, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. She was born May 8, 1937 in Burnham, Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Verdie (Kenny) Jones.
Mary was united in marriage to Marvin J. Norris on December 23, 1961. To this union four children were born, Mary “Beth”, Marvin Allen, Michael Ray, and Tammy Jo.
Preceding her in death are her parents, three sisters, four brothers, and one daughter, Tammy Jo Collins.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of the home; three children, Beth Duncan and husband, Chris, Allen Norris, and Mike Norris and wife, Sherry, all of Willow Springs; twelve grandchildren, Chris Collins, Sandra Collins, Benjamin and Carolyn Allen, Lee and Amy Allen, Richard and Stephanie Brooks, Lindsey and Josh Ryer, Katherine Terrill, Cory and Savanna Duncan, Robin Duncan, Andy and Angela Baldwin, Renee and Immanuel Ward, and Cody Ash; 21 great grandchildren; three brothers; and one sister.
Mary loved to cook, tend to her flowers, and go to yard sales. She had a kind heart and enjoyed taking care of people, especially her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Yarber Mortuary, Willow Springs with Pastor Dennis Walton officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Willow Springs City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
Contributed on 3/3/17 by mjrwag
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