Norabelle H. Gregory
1915 - 2012
Norabelle H. Gregory
1915 - 2012
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BORN
1915
DIED
2012
Norabelle Gregory Obituary
Fowlerville, Michigan Formerly of Williamston, Michigan
Norabelle, age 96, was born September 26, 1915 to Roy and Alice (Horton) Smith and died May 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Hayward in 1958; first husband, Colin Hayward in 1960; daughter, Janet Hodges in 1984 and sisters, Virginia Baker and Frances Sinclair. Norabelle was a life-long member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a long-time member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Greater Lansing. She was Owner and Operator of the Hayward Insurance Agency of Williamston with her first husband Colin Hayward from 1944 through 1978. Norabelle is survived by her grandchildren, Norman Hile, Martin Hodges and David (Dawn) Dow; great-grandchildren, D.J. Dow, Michael Dow and Jessica Fritz; 1 great-great-granddaughter; brother-in-law Eugene (Shirley) Hayward and loving extended family: nieces, Berta Osborne, Ann Reffett; nephews, John (Jan) Sinclair, Ray (Nancy) Sinclair.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 18, 2012 at 1:00pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston, MI with the Rev. Dr. Julie Kilmer officiating. The family will meet guests 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be held following the funeral service at Summit Cemetery, Beeman Rd. Williamston, MI. For those desiring, contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly Rd., Suite 304, Lansing, MI 48917.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grwilliamston.com
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Jan Sinclair
May 22, 2012
Aunt Norabelle brought MUCH joy and love to all who were fortunate to know her. I fondly remember the Smith sisters uncontollable giggle fests.
Betty Briggs
May 18, 2012
My heart was so filled when I saw all the love expressed during Norabelle's celebration. She was dearly loved. I grew up with Janet and David and memories flooded back seeing her once again and remembering all her love that she shared with her family, my mother, Anna Rodeheaver and me. Bless you Norabelle, I love you, Becky (Rodeheaver) Briggs.
May 17, 2012
Dear Ones:
What a joy to have Aunt Nonie, Nana, Norabelle, in our lives. She's a gift of many virtues. Her Kindness, loving & caring way will be what we all hold dear to us. I am Forever grateful to have shared Life with her.
With Love and fond memories to all, Ann(ie) Reffitt in Traverse city(niece)
Barbara Hill
May 17, 2012
My love and prayers are with all of you at this time. I think everyone who knew Norabelle loved her. It has been a privilege knowing her and hearing all the wonderful stories about her over the years. Love, Barbara (and Evie too)
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Barbara Hill
May 17, 2012
My love and prayers are with all of you at this time. I think everyone who knew Norabelle loved her. It has been a privilege knowing her and hearing all the wonderful stories about her over the years. Love, Barbara
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