Frances Lou (Meacham) Norris

Frances Lou Meacham Norris passed away June 10, 2024, at the age of 92.

Frances was born in Rowan County on June 24, 1931, to the late William Lawrence Meacham and Gertha Albertine Gobble.

A lifelong Lutheran, Frances grew up in Christ Lutheran East Spencer and later joined Union Lutheran when Christ Lutheran closed. She helped her husband with his tax preparation. She was a faithful member of the quilting group in Christ Lutheran Church and then Union Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Lutheran women’s organization WELCA and previous Lutheran women’s groups.

In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband Clemmie Elwood Norris; her brothers William Meacham and James Meacham; and her sister Helen Kennerly.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Lawrence Darrell Norris (Kathy) of Salisbury and Brant Allan Norris (April) of Somerset, KY; her grandchildren John Norris of Salisbury, Paul Norris (Joanna) of North Attleboro, MA, Laura Norris Dye (Jared) of Las Vegas, NV, and Hannah Norris of Wilmington, NC; her brother Robert Mecham (Gathel) of Salisbury; and her sister Ruth Tomlin of Lynchburg, VA.

Visitation will be from 12:30-1:45 pm on Thursday June 13, 2024, in the Dutch Meeting Hall of Union Lutheran Church, 4770 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146. The funeral will follow at 2:00 pm in Union Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. Heidi Punt. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorials to be made to Trinity at Home (820 Klumac Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144) or Union Lutheran Church Music Ministries (4770 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146).

The Norris family is deeply grateful to the staff of Trinity at Home and Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab for all the wonderful care given to her in the final days, weeks, and months of her earthly life. They are also thankful to Pastor Heidi and the caregivers from Union Lutheran Church for all the visits and support they gave her.

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