Don Norwood's Mother

[Gail]

I do not know any details, but heard that Don's Mother passed away sometime last night. Don told us Sat. that she had a massive stroke a couple of days ago. I am sure Don would appreciate everyone keeping him in their thoughts. Gail & Paul

[Gail]

Just spoke to Don and the visitation is Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 at the funeral home in Guin, AL. The funeral is Wednesday at 2:00 - First Baptist Church in Guin.

[Vance]

Thanks for posting this Gail. Don and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

[Gator]

Our deepest sympathies go out to Don and his family. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Wanda

[Norwood]

Thanks everyone... here is Mom's complete obit...

Mrs. Marcellene (Marcie) Norwood age 84 of Guin, AL died Monday morning in the Northwest Medical Center Winfield AL.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 2 PM at the Guin First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Graham, Rev. Kenny Hatcher and Rev. Randy Wright officiating.

Thursday, the family and friends will gather from 1-2 PM at Rainsville Funeral Home in Rainsville AL.. Our Committal service will be held at 2 PM at Rainsville Funeral Home.

Born January 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie Waddell and Zula Young Waddell. She was a native of Dekalb County and wife of the late A.T. (Gus) Norwood. A member of the Guin First Baptist Church. Gus and Marcie moved to Guin Al in 1966 and founded the Norwood Funeral Home. In 1973 they began serving families in Lamar County at the Norwood Funeral Home in Sulligent. In 1977, they founded Norwood Chapel Funeral Home in Fayette, Al. She was awarded an honorary life-time membership in The Alabama Funeral Director's Association in 1991. She formerly worked at Health-Tex and formerly owned and operated the Guin Flower Shop. After retiring she enjoyed traveling with special friends on various bus tours across the United States. She was the same person where ever she went and with whom ever she met.

She is survived by four sons, Don (Jeanette) Norwood, Charles Norwood, Rex Norwood and Tommy (Donna) Norwood, Grandchildren, Jeff Norwood, Joe Norwood, Blake Norwood, Will Norwood, Scott Norwood, Julia Ann Norwood, Kyle South, Crystal (Josh) Mims, Great Grandchildren, Maddox Hales, Maelie Anna Hales, Braylen Mims, Sarah Mims, Ava Grace South, Kylie South.

A Sister, Audean Walker, Kenesaw GA and Brother, Darrell (Sue) Waddell, Marietta GA. Brother and Sister in Law, Dr. John B. (Mary Nell) Isbell, Fort Payne AL.

Norwood Funeral Home directing.

Visitation will be Tuesday night from 6-8 at Norwood Funeral Home in Guin, AL.

Memorial may be made to the Guin First Baptist Church Bereavement Fund, P.O. Box 405, Guin AL 35563

[Bikebum]

Don, Malvene and I pray that you and your family find strength and comfort during this time of extreme sorrow.

[R90srider]

Don, Kathy and I offer our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family. May she rest in peace.

[mwarren]

Don, so sorry for your loss. Phillip and I know how devoted you were to her. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

[SteveHebert]

Thoughts and prayers Don. Your mom is with Jesus now, resting peacefully.

[jdubeemer]

Thoughts and prayers Don. Your mom is with Jesus now, resting peacefully.

Amen

[Norwood]

Thanks all on the forum and FaceBook for your expression of condolences for my Mom, Like all our Mothers, she was special to me and my family.
I will share this with you, when she was a child, her father was like so many of those days...build or repair everything. My grandfather put a small gasoline power motor on a bicycle he had build from discarded bike parts...so Mom had a motorcycle in her early years...then fast forward to when she was age 50 or so...she purchased a new Honda Passport 50 I think it was...she rode around the area...I just hated that she wore a my old football helmet..but at least she wore a helmet.
She was the mother of four boys, with a six year span...therefore she was our fifth team player on the basketball court or quarterback on the lawn football games. Lots of great memories from backyard Saturday haircuts to me able to take your flying cross country in my pilot days..she loved to travel...now you know where I get that...it's a gene thing.
The last week of her life was very difficult going from great Tuesday conversation and her mind 100 per cent and then the massive stroke...Now I know she is at rest...

[xwingnut]

Don: I'm sorry to learn (late) of your loss. Your post included references to Winfield AL, and my Paternal Grandfather (G3) moved to Marion County (Winfield) between 1840-1850 from Georgia, so that is a place close to my heart.
jb

[bikertaz]

Don, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.