Raymond was born March 23, 1924, in Louisville to Otis and Stella Strawbridge Norris. Currently, he was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and he was a retired business owner. He was formerly a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Grenada where he served as a deacon and in other capacities. Raymond was a Mason, a member of the Eastern Star, a Gideon, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW). He answered the call of his country by serving as a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Juanice S. Norris of McCool, Mississippi; his daughter, Elizabeth Wood and husband, Charlie; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife who was the mother of his daughter, Mary Agnes Norris; his parents; four brothers: Hollis, Irving, Jimmy, and Clovis Norris; and two sisters, Bernice Morgan and Hilda Mae Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in honor of Raymond be given to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, c/o Annabelle Dunlap, 1284 Spay Road, McCool, MS 39108; or to Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Patty Hatten, 394 Hopewell-McCool Road, McCool, MS 39108; or to the charity of your choice.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
