Carrie F. Norton

Carrie F. Norton, 48, of Upland, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carrie's greatest joy in life was her daughter, Tessa, who was the light of her world. She cherished spending time with her family and extended loved ones. Known for her incredible work ethic, Carrie found purpose and joy in working, gardening, cleaning, thrifting, and always keeping busy. She had a love for volleyball, excelling as a spiker during Junior High and Senior High School. She played volleyball for both Heritage Hall Academy and Faith Christian Academy and later playing at Taylor University. She also enjoyed her time as a cheerleader.

Carrie's education included home schooling, Chapel Heights Academy in Marion, Faith Christian Academy in Berne, Eastbrook High School as a freshman, and Heritage Hall Christian School in Muncie, where she graduated. She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Taylor University.

Her faith was central to her life. Carrie received Christ and was baptized at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Marion, she was a member of First Community Church, Matthews, IN. Carrie and her husband were owners of Walnut Creek Outdoors in Gas City, where they not only shared a business partnership but also a deep bond as soulmates, celebrating life together in everything they did.

Carrie was born on April 12, 1977, in Marion, Indiana, to Timothy David and Cindy (Rogers) David Livingston. On July 29, 2000, she married the love of her life, Jim, and together they built a beautiful life over 25 years of marriage.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Tessa, mother, Cindy (Gary) Livingston; father, Timothy David; siblings, Becky David and Jeff David; father- and mother-in-law, Bill and Janie Norton; sister-in-law, Jenny (Matthew) Norton Schamber; and nieces and nephews, Zoey, Zaavan, Jarrett, Brady, Brooklyn, Kennedy, and Cadence. Also several aunts and uncles to whom she cared for very much.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Gerald "Duke" and Janet David, Earl and Mary Rogers; Vern and Martelle Norton; James and Lucy Doris Moore; and great-grandparents, Paul and Edna Rogers, Jack and Freda David, and Russell and Margaret Dunn.

A Life Celebration for Carrie will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jones-Smith Chapel, 259 N. Main St., Upland, with Pastors Doug Rogers, Devin Miller, and Robert Morrell officiating. Interment will follow at Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Indiana. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 3:00-6:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorial contributions in Carrie's memory may be made to Galloping Greatly, 9164 E. 825 S., Upland, IN 46989, or online at gallopinggreatly.org.