Sarah Ann Norris

Sarah Ann Norris, 89, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

She was born July 13, 1936 in Gaston County, NC, a daughter of the late Leo and Mary Lee Norris.

After graduating from Cramerton High School, Sarah attended Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) in Marion, Indiana and later earned a master’s degree in education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

During her 30+ year career with Marion City Schools, she served as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and principal. She was active in the Marion community, including serving as President of the American Businesswomen’s Association and a faithful member of College Wesleyan Church. She was a friend to both students and faculty and a strong supporter of her alma mater.

After retiring, she moved to Asheboro in the late 1990’s. She attended Rushwood Church, serving as director of the senior citizens groups for many years. She loved the Lord and contributed to many causes to further the gospel. She had a beautiful alto voice and loved playing and singing the hymns of the church.

Sarah spent hours and hours working with her hands. She knit, crocheted, quilted, embroidered and sewed, gifting family members and friends with her beautiful creations. She was also an amazing cook, and her holiday baking treats were always a hit at family gatherings.

She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and a deep faith and trust in God.

In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Winston Norris, and her special friend Jim Scott.

Surviving are her sister, Evelyn Norris Dawalt, sister-in-law Betty Norris, and nieces and nephews Larry Dawalt (Joanne), Susan Whitmire (George), Mark Dawalt (Marlene), Donna Rebello (Brian), Michael Norris (Tamela), Linda Revis (Ken), Phillip Norris (Ginger), plus many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Sarah’s funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Ridge Funeral Home, 908 Albemarle Rd in Asheboro with the family receiving friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 PM. Interment will be private.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Cross Roads Retirement Community for their loving care of Sarah the past three years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cross Roads Retirement Community, 1302 Old Cox Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205.

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