Joanne C. Norwood

Joanne C. Norwood, 89 years of age passed away peacefully Saturday morning September 6, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Her sweet spirit and the love for all especially her former students will be remembered. She is preceded in death by her husband James Stanley (Jim) Norwood and son, Mark C Norwood both of Memphis her sister, Lois (Dimp) C. Broom of Tunica, MS, brother Harold Chorley of Helena, AR & twin brother John O. Chorley of Munford, TN. She is survived by her son, James S. (Stan) Norwood (Bonnie) of Cordova and daughter, Kimberly N. Robinson of New Orleans, LA, grandsons Troy S. Norwood (Kristin) of Memphis and Curtis A. Norwood (Sharon) of Arlington, TX, great grandchildren Madison and Ellion Norwood of Arlington, TX. Born in Sledge, MS, Joanne was a graduate of Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. She was a retired Memphis City school teacher having spent most of her 30 year career teaching 3rd grade at Colonial Elementary School. She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church active in the Discipleship Sunday School Class and Christian Women’s Fellowship. A memorial service in her memory will be held at Kingsway Christian Church, on Thursday, September 11, at 10:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN 38138. Online condolences may be made at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com

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