Oscar Elbert Norris

Oscar Elbert Norris, age 85 of the Straight Fork Community, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his home.  Born May 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Willard and Ada Byrd Norris; and was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife:  Talitha Carroll Norris, and their children:  Mary Ann and Jimmy Norris; second wife:  Dorothy Valentine Hall Norris, and their children by marriage:  Carson Hall; brothers:  Inman Norris, Johnny Norris, and Manuel Norris; sister:  Gladys Jeffers; and grandchild:  Chloe Norris.

Oscar is survived by his children:  Ricky Norris, Pearlie Jean Morrell, Stevie Norris and wife Nelda, Larry Norris and wife Charlotte, Danny Norris and wife Andrea, David Norris and wife Etta, George Norris and wife Alice, and Charles Jeffers and wife Sue; children by marriage:  Juanita Holbert Lewis and husband Donald, and Calvin Eric Hall; sisters:  Hattie Henry, Louise Carroll, Anna-Mae Grider, and Wanda Dean; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, others relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the Norris family on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Sexton officiating.  Music will be provided by the family.  

Burial will follow in the Rector-Byrd Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be family and friends.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Oscar Elbert Norris.

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