Helen Elizabeth Lyons Norris, 93, of Granite Falls, NC, formerly of Boone, passed from this life on April 15, 2022. Helen was born on March 17, 1929 in Durham, NC to beloved parents, the late Clarence M. and Lela Moretz Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first born son, Norman Luther Norris, granddaughter, Melissa Renee Norris, brothers Charles Lyons, Donald Lyons and Eugene Lyons, sisters-in-law Carolyn Lyons and Wilma Lyons.
Helen is survived by sons Clay (Deborah) Norris, Jerry Norris of Hudson, Jody (Gail) Norris of Lenoir, brothers, James (Red) (Peggy) Lyons of Boone, Earnest Lyons of Lenoir, Doyle (Brenda) Lyons of Christiansburg, Va., sisters-in-law Lucienne Lyons of Lenoir and Rachel Lyons of Mooresville. Grandchildren are Lori Jinkerson of Hudson NC, Christopher Norris of Norfolk, Va., Tyler Auton of Marion and Melissa Spears (Chris) of Lenoir, NC, great grandchildren Mason Webb, Emily Jinkerson, Tyler and Trenton Auler, Jody and Kara Spears and one great, great grandson, Kannon Spears. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews and special caring friends will cherish their special memories of Helen.
Helen was a faithful member of Friendship Methodist Church in Boone until moving to Granite Falls in 2007, where she was welcomed into her new church home and became an active member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from TRW and in earlier years was employed as the store manager of Mix Mates clothing in Boone.
Family and friends will mourn the loss of Helen's presence here but take great comfort in the knowledge that through her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, her destiny of eternal life with her Lord and Savior has been secured.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Nolan officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Craig, Scott and Mike Lyons, Mason Webb, Jody and Chris Spears.
Original obituary was published by Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service
Helen is survived by sons Clay (Deborah) Norris, Jerry Norris of Hudson, Jody (Gail) Norris of Lenoir, brothers, James (Red) (Peggy) Lyons of Boone, Earnest Lyons of Lenoir, Doyle (Brenda) Lyons of Christiansburg, Va., sisters-in-law Lucienne Lyons of Lenoir and Rachel Lyons of Mooresville. Grandchildren are Lori Jinkerson of Hudson NC, Christopher Norris of Norfolk, Va., Tyler Auton of Marion and Melissa Spears (Chris) of Lenoir, NC, great grandchildren Mason Webb, Emily Jinkerson, Tyler and Trenton Auler, Jody and Kara Spears and one great, great grandson, Kannon Spears. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews and special caring friends will cherish their special memories of Helen.
Helen was a faithful member of Friendship Methodist Church in Boone until moving to Granite Falls in 2007, where she was welcomed into her new church home and became an active member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from TRW and in earlier years was employed as the store manager of Mix Mates clothing in Boone.
Family and friends will mourn the loss of Helen's presence here but take great comfort in the knowledge that through her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, her destiny of eternal life with her Lord and Savior has been secured.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Nolan officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Craig, Scott and Mike Lyons, Mason Webb, Jody and Chris Spears.
Original obituary was published by Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service
Helen Elizabeth Lyons Norris, 93, of Granite Falls, NC, formerly of Boone, passed from this life on April 15, 2022. Helen was born on March 17, 1929 in Durham, NC to beloved parents, the late Clarence M. and Lela Moretz Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first born son, Norman Luther Norris, granddaughter, Melissa Renee Norris, brothers Charles Lyons, Donald Lyons and Eugene Lyons, sisters-in-law Carolyn Lyons and Wilma Lyons.
Helen is survived by sons Clay (Deborah) Norris, Jerry Norris of Hudson, Jody (Gail) Norris of Lenoir, brothers, James (Red) (Peggy) Lyons of Boone, Earnest Lyons of Lenoir, Doyle (Brenda) Lyons of Christiansburg, Va., sisters-in-law Lucienne Lyons of Lenoir and Rachel Lyons of Mooresville. Grandchildren are Lori Jinkerson of Hudson NC, Christopher Norris of Norfolk, Va., Tyler Auton of Marion and Melissa Spears (Chris) of Lenoir, NC, great grandchildren Mason Webb, Emily Jinkerson, Tyler and Trenton Auler, Jody and Kara Spears and one great, great grandson, Kannon Spears. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews and special caring friends will cherish their special memories of Helen.
Helen was a faithful member of Friendship Methodist Church in Boone until moving to Granite Falls in 2007, where she was welcomed into her new church home and became an active member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from TRW and in earlier years was employed as the store manager of Mix Mates clothing in Boone.
Family and friends will mourn the loss of Helen's presence here but take great comfort in the knowledge that through her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, her destiny of eternal life with her Lord and Savior has been secured.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Nolan officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Craig, Scott and Mike Lyons, Mason Webb, Jody and Chris Spears.
Original obituary was published by Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service
Helen is survived by sons Clay (Deborah) Norris, Jerry Norris of Hudson, Jody (Gail) Norris of Lenoir, brothers, James (Red) (Peggy) Lyons of Boone, Earnest Lyons of Lenoir, Doyle (Brenda) Lyons of Christiansburg, Va., sisters-in-law Lucienne Lyons of Lenoir and Rachel Lyons of Mooresville. Grandchildren are Lori Jinkerson of Hudson NC, Christopher Norris of Norfolk, Va., Tyler Auton of Marion and Melissa Spears (Chris) of Lenoir, NC, great grandchildren Mason Webb, Emily Jinkerson, Tyler and Trenton Auler, Jody and Kara Spears and one great, great grandson, Kannon Spears. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews and special caring friends will cherish their special memories of Helen.
Helen was a faithful member of Friendship Methodist Church in Boone until moving to Granite Falls in 2007, where she was welcomed into her new church home and became an active member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from TRW and in earlier years was employed as the store manager of Mix Mates clothing in Boone.
Family and friends will mourn the loss of Helen's presence here but take great comfort in the knowledge that through her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, her destiny of eternal life with her Lord and Savior has been secured.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Nolan officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Craig, Scott and Mike Lyons, Mason Webb, Jody and Chris Spears.
Original obituary was published by Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service
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