Norris, Geneva

Geneva L. Morris Norris, age 93, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Loris Extended Care Center following an illness. She was born September 6, 1917 in Tabor City, NC a daughter of the late Melvin Morris and the late Ozzie Reynolds Morris. Mrs. Norris was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Everyone loved to visit her and enjoyed her great cooking. She operated Norris‘ Cash Store for over 30 years and was a member of Living Water Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Judy N. Barnes of Little River; one son, Larry D. Norris of North Myrtle Beach; one daughter-in-law, Carol Norris of Little River; seven grandchildren, Wendy Dorman and her husband Hugh, Hal Todd and his wife Sara, Mark Norris and his wife Meredith, Chris Norris and his wife Lisa, Greg Norris and his wife Ulrike, Kitty Hewitt, and Jacqueline Norris; thirteen great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Norris was predeceased by her husband, Paul O. Norris, one son, Jackie Paul Norris, one grandson, Tony Norris, one son-in-law, Hubert Barnes, and five siblings. Memorials may be sent to Living Water Baptist Church, c/o the Benevolence Fund or the Building Fund, 1569 Highway 9 East, Longs, SC 29568. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Chuck Mills and his staff and to the nurses and staff of Loris Extended Care Center and Mercy Hospice. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lebron Crisp officiating. Entombment will follow in the family mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tabor City, NC.