Obituary of Georgia Norris

Georgia Lee Norris, age 85 of Boone, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Don and Pearl Phillips. Georgia was a very sweet lady. She loved to sew and garden. She retired from Appalachian State University. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Greene Norris, daughters, Reba Taylor and Linda Norris, and grandson Daniel Taylor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She is survived by sons, Terry Norris and wife Kimberly, and Charles Norris both of Boone, a daughter Dianne Stines and husband Ernie of Newland. Also surviving is a sister Wilma Hicks of Matney. Eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive. Special friend Cathy Gragg, and caregivers Debbie Norris, Phyllis Harmon, and Jennifer L. Norris. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Medi-Home Health and Hospice of Boone. Funeral services for Georgia Lee Norris will be conducted Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the services Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norris family.