Julia Norris

NORRIS, JULIA FAY BRADSHAW, 96, died peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2023 after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Green and Annie Maude Barnett Bradshaw; her husband, Paul Eugene Norris; her brother, James Oliver Bradshaw; and her son, William Mark Norris. She is survived by her sons, Paul E. (Chip) Norris, Jr. (Patricia) and Robert Bradshaw Norris; grandchildren, Paul E. (Trey) Norris, III (Kim) and Malcolm Wade Norris (Lauren) and Elizabeth Ann Norris Bushman (Jackie); seven great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Virginia (Pat) Weems Norris. Special thanks are extended to her caregivers and dear friends, Jeanette Bowling, LaSharn Williams, Angela Gourdine and Gracie Alexander. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Woodland Methodist Church, the Reverend Nicholas Hughes and the Reverend Dr. Cory Smith officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

For years Julia was a mover and a shaker in the Pike Road community. A charter member of the Pike Road Civic Club, she was a visionary who was instrumental in spearheading numerous community projects, including renovations to the historic Marks House for the Pike Road Community Center and in organizing the Pike Road Arts and Crafts Fair. She was a 2007 recipient of the M.A.C.O.A. Senior of Achievement Award. For many years she was a dedicated member of Woodland Methodist Church choir. Julia was an inspiration, and she cherished time to laugh, to cry, and to sing. She was truly a blessing to her family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be made to Woodland Methodist Church, M.A.C.O.A. or the charity of one’s choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Norris family.