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LAVEDA NORTON Obituary

Laveda Freeman Norton, 101, of Memphis, died after a short illness on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born in Paragould, Arkansas, she was a longtime resident of Memphis and had worked at Firestone, MLGW and finally as Office Manager of Anderson Clayton Cotton Company. She was the widow of Edward Norton. She leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews; Ann Smith, Tom Freeman, Martha Van Wormer, Elizabeth Quaranto, John Freeman, Ralph Chandler, Edward Lemm, Mary Ulmer, Sally Phillips and Bill Freeman. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m., Monday, September 13, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Poplar Ave Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Please visit www.memphisfuneralhome.net where online condolences may be expressed to the family. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Avenue 901-725-0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 11, 2010.

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Carol Field

September 13, 2010

May God bless your family during LaVeda's transition. In Christ Name Carol, Bryan, Mary and Sydney Field

Libby Freeman

September 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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