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Wanda Norris Obituary

Wanda Lois
Dail Norris
1955 - 2011
Cary
Wanda Dail Norris, 55, died of breast cancer February 21, 2011, in hospice in her home with her family surrounding her.
Ms. Norris was a Pitt County native. She was preceded in death by her parents Olin Whitney Dail and Lois Hill Dail.
Ms. Norris lived in Cary, North Carolina, with Randy Preusse. She is survived by her daughter, Cameron Norris, and her son, Logan Norris. She is also survived by her brother, David Dail and his wife, Janet, and two nieces, Jennifer and Rebecca.
Wanda Norris enjoyed Duke football games and gardening. She always said, "I hate to see a good time end." Wanda Norris will be missed greatly by those who shared in her good times.

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Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 2, 2011.

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Linda Vincent Hines

February 24, 2025

I remember Wanda fondly as we were childhood friends. She was a beautiful person inside and out. May the memories of Wanda make her family smile and not cry. God Bless

March 6, 2011

To Wanda's family: Donald and I are very sad to hear of Wanda's passing. We were childhood friends and classmates. May God bless you with comfort at this time.
Linda Vincent Hines

Hilda Jones

March 5, 2011

My dear sweet friend Wanda...this is Hilda. I shall always remember you and love you. I will never forget the MANY good times we had. You are one of the best. I am so sorry to the family who have lost Wanda. I also feel that loss. God bless you all and try to remember she is likely smiling at all of you to say hey Im okay and I KNOW she is. Love you Wanda... Hilda Jones

Beverly Little Davison

March 4, 2011

My sympathy to Wanda's family from an old Winterville friend.

Nancy Held

March 2, 2011

Wanda was a fun and loving friend. We shared some great times together, especially during the girls night out. She will be dearly missed. Randy, Cameron and Logan are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 2, 2011

I had some good times with Wanda and remember how she loved a good joke(especially on someone else!)My sympathy to her family.
Susan Bowen
Greenville,nc

susan bowen

March 2, 2011

I went to high school with Wanda and when I married a "Winterville boy"we became closer.She loved to joke and enjoyed life so much.

March 2, 2011

Just the other night, Glenda and I were talking about how we could get in touch with Wanda Dail....No one knew where she lived.....I am so sorry to hear about her death...She was always so much fun to be with...It was always us three riding around in my Malibu...Me, my sister Hilda and Wanda....She will surely be missed....Love you, Wanda...Rita Jones Nelson, Greensboro, NC

Madge Dews Thompson

March 2, 2011

I had lost touch with Wanda, and I was so sorry to hear of her death. We were good friends and classmates in Winterville. I was Wanda's Maid of Honor when she married.

Orville Orr

March 2, 2011

I grew up with Wanda in Winterville and I will always have fond memories of her and her family.

My sincere sympathy

etta ball

March 2, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with the family..I will miss my friend Wanda very much! Heaven has another wonderful "ANGEL"!
love
Etta

Etta Ball

March 2, 2011

Sure will miss Wanda had some good times with her!! Loved her dearly! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family..
love
Etta

March 2, 2011

David and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Wanda. I remember her as a little girl, she always seemed to be so happy. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Leland and Gail Tucker
Winterville, NC

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