Traci Lynn Norris

Traci was born on January 11, 1969 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of James and Bonnie (Buckley) Cantrell. Known to many as "Sunshine", Traci had that bright, cheery, happy personality that went with her nickname. Traci never met a stranger she was very much a social butterfly. Anyone that met Traci loved her. Traci was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She cherished the many special times she had with her family and grandchildren. Traci loved spending time at the ocean and soaking in the sun.

Traci is survived by her husband, Walter Norris; her ex-husband and best friend, Robert Francis; her children, Kelly (Reed) Francis and Robert (Amy Blevins) Francis; her step children, Ciara and Destiny Norris, and Cadi Tolley whom Traci saw as another daughter; her grandchildren, Robert (Louie) Francis III, Malayla Stidam, and Barrett Dow; her mother, Bonnie Cantrell; her siblings, Tim (Wanda) Cantrell and Kim (Bobby) Smith of Arizona; good friends, Marlene and Wynet; grandson's mother, Jessica Warner; father-in-law, Big Walt; and many nieces and nephews. Traci was preceded in death by her father; an infant brother; and both her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A special thank you for the exceptional care given to Traci by her hospice nurses, Chelsea and Lori.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 2:00-3:00 pm at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street. Per Traci's request, please make sure to wear bright colors.