She is predeceased by her daughter, Carol Norman and her son-in-law, Jerome Norman.
Ree, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born and raised on a farm where she learned the value of hard work. She was an avid gardener and was an excellent cook. Many in the community still remember the meals she served them on the days they helped her family put in tobacco. She was a compassionate caregiver to many family members who battled illnesses. She was a remarkable woman who faced with courage whatever life brought her way. What a great example she has been to many.
Surviving are her grandsons, Gilbert “Gil” Norman and wife, Ananda of Asheville, Jeremy Norman and wife Marsha of Ernul; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Penelope of Asheville, and Jackson of Ernul.
A graveside service will be held 11:00am Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Stilley Family Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.
The family welcomes memorial gifts to New Haven Ladies Auxilliary, c/o Betty Respess, 3350 Hill Neck Road, Ernul, NC 28527, in appreciation of all their cards and other acts of Kindness shown to Ree.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the Whitford family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
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