Mary Delene Norvell

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Roxie and Emmitt Miller; her beloved husband, Thomas J. Norvell; her grandson, Brian Norvell; and her infant grandson, John Willard Jr.

She is survived by her two children, Delores Willard Cady and her husband Preston, and Ronald Ray Norvell and his wife Cheryle. Mary leaves behind a large and loving family, including 10 grandchildren: Johnny Russell Willard and wife Becky, Dennis Ray Willard and wife Linda, Tommy Keith Willard and wife Darla, Lois Jean Titsworth and husband Edward, Angela Delene Hagemann and husband Kenny, Jeffrey Alan Willard, Tonya Norvell Raynor and husband Willie, Christy Campbell, Jeff Cady, and Robert Fletcher.

She was also blessed with 22 great-grandchildren: Candice and Bryan Norvell, Michael Norvell and Lucas Burleson, Russell and Todd Willard, James Willard and Brittany Cook, Jennifer Rhodes and Tommy Keith Willard Jr., Bryan, Joshua, Tyler, and Logan Titsworth, Kevin, Casey, and Connor Hagemann, Ashlynn, Alyssa, and Skyler Campbell, and Caden and Hallen Fletcher.

Mary’s legacy continues through her 22 great-great-grandchildren: Aaron, Colby, and Jordan Pruitt; Ava, Cali, and Amelia Norvell; Ally Williams; Stevie Willard; Aria, Carter, and Stetson Rhodes; Jaelynne and Brylan Titsworth; Lee and Lawson Titsworth; Thomas and Cooper Titsworth; Koda and Hazel Hagemann; and Isaac, Koen, and Vana Norvell. She was also joyfully anticipating the arrival of Zoey Delene, Weston Shane, and another precious baby girl on the way.

Mary will be remembered for her enduring love of family, her strength, and the lasting impact she made on generations who will carry her memory forward.

Her life was a testament to devotion, resilience, and the importance of family bonds. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held for Mary at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 on April 6, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 on April 6, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.