Betty Donese Norman

Betty Donese Carden Norman, age 70, of New London, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Betty was born in Thomasville, NC to the late Jessie James Carden and the late Ruth Maebelle Wilson. Betty grew up in Thomasville. She was a seamstress and sewed furniture fabric samples. She first sewed for Carolina Underwear in Thomasville and later for S&S Samples also in Thomasville. Betty loved to cook and was known for her banana pudding, her mac & cheese, and her fried potatoes. Betty loved her family and her Lord. She was very dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church in West End, NC.

Betty is survived by her husband of 46 years: Roger Norman; children: Jeff Norman, New London, Chris Morris (David) of Candor, Crystal Adams (Tim) of Sophia, Tracy Kinley (Sandra) of Thomasville, and Peggy Sexton (Scotty) of Robbins; fourteen grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and brother Tony Carden (Lou) of Trinity. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Judy Boles, brother Harvey Carden, and infant brother Roger Dale Carden.

A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Faith Baptist Church, 2180 Carthage Rd., West End, NC. at 2:00 PM. with Dr. Chad Nall officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM. Burial will be at Center Methodist Church Cemetery, 125 Center Methodist Church Rd., Troy, NC following the service.

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2180 Carthage Rd., West End, NC 27376 or to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Pugh Troy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Betty Norman.