Nan Reia Wise Norris

January 27, 2022

Nan Reia Wise Norris, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away January 20, 2022.  She was born
on November 19, 1936 in Atmore, AL to Odus Lafayette and Elizabeth Hawke Wise.   She
retired from the Escambia County Alabama School System with 25 years of service.  Nan
Reia was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, James Norris.
She is survived by her daughters, Tina N. (Scott) Brooks of McCullough, AL; René N.
(Lamar) Godwin of Oak Grove, FL and Michelle Norris of Lafayette, AL; her sister, Clair
(Terre) McGill of Atmore, AL.  Six grandchildren, Zachary Brooks, Cassie Skelton
(Stephan), Norris Brooks (Rebecca), Ethan Brooks (Katie), Olivia Booth (Brett) and Allie
Brooks.  Her eight great grandchildren, Riley Brooks, Wyatt Brooks, Blakely Skelton,
Sanders Skelton, Eli Skelton, Evee June Miller, Briggs Booth and Fitz Booth.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Bobby Davis officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Zachary Brooks, Norris Brooks, Ethan Brooks, Stephan Skelton,
Brett Booth and Matt Mallett.
Nan Reia was a wonderful wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grand mother, sister, teacher
and friend.  Other than her family, she loved her Lord, flowers and chocolate!  She
couldn’t wait to show you a new plant or a blooming plant in her yard, and she was known
to hide chocolate all over her house for her pleasure only!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Meadows of Atmore and We Are Family
Home Care Services.

Nan Reia Wise Norris, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away January 20, 2022.  She was bornon November 19, 1936 in Atmore, AL to Odus Lafayette and Elizabeth Hawke Wise.   Sheretired from the Escambia County Alabama School System with 25 years of service.  NanReia was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, James Norris. She is survived by her daughters, Tina N. (Scott) Brooks of McCullough, AL; René N.(Lamar) Godwin of Oak Grove, FL and Michelle Norris of Lafayette, AL; her sister, Clair(Terre) McGill of Atmore, AL.  Six grandchildren, Zachary Brooks, Cassie Skelton(Stephan), Norris Brooks (Rebecca), Ethan Brooks (Katie), Olivia Booth (Brett) and AllieBrooks.  Her eight great grandchildren, Riley Brooks, Wyatt Brooks, Blakely Skelton,Sanders Skelton, Eli Skelton, Evee June Miller, Briggs Booth and Fitz Booth. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak HillCemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Bobby Davis officiating.  Interment will follow at OakHill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Zachary Brooks, Norris Brooks, Ethan Brooks, Stephan Skelton,Brett Booth and Matt Mallett.Nan Reia was a wonderful wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grand mother, sister, teacherand friend.  Other than her family, she loved her Lord, flowers and chocolate!  Shecouldn’t wait to show you a new plant or a blooming plant in her yard, and she was knownto hide chocolate all over her house for her pleasure only! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Meadows of Atmore and We Are FamilyHome Care Services.

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One Response to “Nan Reia Wise Norris”

  1. Jackie Stewart Johnson on January 28th, 2022 8:26 am

    Condolences to Mrs. Norris’ family. She was a very nice typing teacher for one semester. Prayers for the family.

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