Dorothy Stewart Norris, 82 of Dunn, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab in Dunn. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Harnett County to the late Ross and Elsie Stewart. Dorothy was employed by Carolina Telephone Company (now Century Link) for Dunn, Fayetteville, and Rocky Mount for 55 years before retiring. She was a longtime member of Gospel Tabernacle Church of Dunn and was the last one left that sat on a bus while the church was being built. Dorothy will be remembered as one who loved Jesus, people, and her family. She had a kind and compassionate heart and would help anyone in need. Dorothy was a true friend to all who knew her.
Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter: Debbie Norris and the late Ricky Thornton, Sr.; three grandchildren: Hillary Thornton, Ricky Thornton, Jr. and Amber West all of Dunn; four great-grandchildren: Cadance, Camreigh, Kaiden and Scarlett Grace.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 11 A.M. in the Williams Cemetery in Coats, North Carolina.
All arrangements are entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com
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