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Marsha Norris Obituary
KINGSTON MINES - Marsha S. Norris, 63, of Kingston Mines passed away at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at her residence.
She was born March 17, 1951, in Peoria to Arlen and Dorothy (Sylvester) Brown. Her parents preceded her in death, along with one brother.
Surviving are two daughters, Michelle (Kirk) Harris of Marion, Iowa, and Stephanie (Raymond) Patrick of Meadowview, Va.; three sons, Jason Crosier and Joseph (Amanda) Crosier, both of Peoria, and James Norris of Kingston Mines; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Patty Ayers of Moulton, Ala., Cathy Brown of Pekin and Tina Wilkins of Wyoming, Ill.; and two brothers, Dennis Brown and Rex (Patty) Brown, both of Pekin.
Marsha worked as a waitress for the Lariat Steakhouse in Peoria for 29 years, retiring in November of 2013.
She enjoyed playing pool, dancing, playing card games and working puzzles. Marsha also loved to cook and was the Sunday cook for her family's get-togethers.
Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Chaplain Steve Drennan with OSF Hospice will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Illinois, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Stephanie Patrick
October 10, 2024
It´s been 10 years since we lost mom! She has been greatly missed and always loved! She is always in our hearts and we think of her every day! Her wisdom lives on in each and every one of us! I am her Second Daughter Stephanie Patrick, I recently moved back to IL last year after I lost my husband. Mom´s wisdom somehow finds its way to help me cope with my loss slowly. She also helped me improve my marriage. She was always good at giving advice. Love and miss you bunches to the moon and back mom!
Stephanie Patrick
March 31, 2022
mom, I cherished every momment helping you and James! we miss you to the moon and back. Dad joined you up in heaven last year. love and miss you
Amy white
October 18, 2014
I love you the mostest Aunt Marsha..always will carry you in my heart!! You was one amazing lady..so full of Sunshine..we love you!!
Gary & Julia Irving
October 17, 2014
Marsha was a very special & unique lady, always thinking of everyone but herself.
Marsha is another one of
"GOD" angles!!
Gary & Julia Irving
October 17, 2014
Wonderful, very caring lady. We loved
her very much & always will. She will always be in our hearts.
God just received another "ANGLE"!
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of her family.
Mandie
October 16, 2014
Love you my favorite lepurchan
Amanda Jason n kids
October 16, 2014
Ma you will be missed terribly you were the strongest woman I knew Chriztian n Autumn will always remember their nana We love you
sylvia fritz
October 16, 2014
I wish my prayers and condolences to your family. A wonderful woman truly missed but not forgotten.
Talauna Johnson
October 16, 2014
Have not seen any of you in years. But lived next door to your family on Hamilton. Missed those times on Hamilton. Remember you all even Marsha sorry for your loss. I am known as Lonnie Sawney .
October 16, 2014
Great woman. She will be missed. Jill Young
Donna Seeforth
October 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Marsha. I enjoyed working with her at the Lariat for 7 years. She was spunky and nice rolled in to a hard worker! Please accept my sympathy.
Denise Coffey
October 16, 2014
Prayers!! What a sweet lady! Will be surely missed by so many.
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