Nolie M Norris

MRS. NOLIE M. WASHINGTON NORRIS of Glen Burnie, MD, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at University of Maryland, Baltimore-Washington Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 18, 1943, to the late Bernard Washington and Gladys Washington Mason in Prince George County, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 43 years, Deacon Edgar J. Norris, Jr. and a brother Lee V. Washington. Nolie confessed Christ at an early age at St. John Baptist Church in Stony Creek, VA. After relocating to Baltimore she joined First Baptist Church located at 525 N. Caroline Street. While there she served as Chairperson of the Deaconess Board for 20-plus years, she resigned in 2020 due to her illness. She also served as a Sunday School teacher, worked with the youth department and in many other avenues of service at First Baptist. Nolie received her early education in the Prince George County, Va school system. She was a graduate of J.E.J. Moore High School class of 1962. She continued her education graduating from Coppin State College receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1969 and a Master of Science degree in 1972. She retired from Baltimore City Public School System after 35 years of service. She was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She also joined The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. in 1985. Mrs. Norris was a diligent worker in the community of The Cedar and Morris Hill Association. She served as youth advisor and the corresponding secretary of the association. She also was narrator to the association and wrote all letters, obituaries and other correspondence. She also served as an advocate for children in the community. She leaves to cherish her memory: devoted son, Je’Von Edgar Norris (Shawnt’a) of Texas; three step-daughters, Miranda Norris-Dobyns, Valerie Norris, and Crystal Moore (Richard) all of Baltimore; a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, especially devoted grandchild, Malachi Blackwell; five siblings, Robert Washington (Edith) of Gwynn Oak, MD, Raymond (Danny) Mason of Charlotte, N.C., Dorothy W. Walton, William (Pete) Washington (Nora) and Jean W. Harrison (Walter) all of Petersburg, VA.; one sister-in-law, Elva L. Washington of Hampton, VA.; two uncles, Ralph and Russel Hill (Brenda) of Baltimore and three aunts, Ann Brown of Prince George, VA, Juanita Bland of Hopewell, VA and Nell Thomas of Petersburg, VA.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends, among them devoted are Sallie Roberts, Ella Wells, Geraldine Lippman, and Kim Johnson

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Nolie M Norris

July 18, 1943 - December 29, 2020