Nancy Bowman Norris, 94, of Lancaster left our midst on Saturday September 3, 2022, to rejoin her husband, Richard, for eternity.
Born in Lancaster to the late Frederick R. Sr. and Marie L. Bowman, Nancy graduated from McCaskey in 1945 and Lancaster Business College in 1947. After working as a secretary for 20 years at Armstrong in Lancaster and Raybestos Manhattan in Manheim, she worked 25 years at the Lancaster Theological Seminary for 4 presidents before serving as Registrar until her retirement in 1993.
Nancy and Richard enjoyed travel, especially on steamboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River when not relaxing at their cottage at Peach Bottom. Her adventures took her to all 50 states, Canada, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico during her lifetime.
She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed reading, story writing, researching family history, and singing.
Preceding her in death were 4 older sisters and brothers and 2 nephews. She is survived by 2 children; Douglas Norris (Anna) and Brenda Norris (Sue Roslevege); 3 grandchildren, 6 great- grandchildren, 2 nephews, and one niece.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11 AM at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Rev. Nathan Baxter officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 AM until the time of service. Masks are preferred for those in attendance. Interment immediately to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Benny Ildefonso says
I met Mrs. Nancy Norris 40 year’s ago through her daughter Brenda (my best friend) and she became a second mom to me. Caring, patient and very loving. I feel blessed that she was in my life. She will be greatly missed. I LOVE YOU MOM!!
Paul Davis says
My condolences and sympathies on the passing of Mrs Norris. She will always hold a place in my childhood memories… offering lunch, invitations for supper, home made grape juice, springerlie cookies… she was always kind and helpful.
Judy Bedwell says
Brenda, I am deeply sorry for the passing of your Mother. God bless you and be with you during this time of loss.
Ms. “Johnny” Rehder ( Jane ) says
My sympathesies to Doug & Brenda ( & all her family) as this dear lady passed on to her next adventure. Jesus take her hand and lead the way.
I met Nancy as I was delivering the altar flowers from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. No new hosp. admittances then, and she was on my senior list for birthdays /home delivery. Nancy was tickled @ receiving a lg. bouquet on her FEB. 14 th birthday.. We had a grand time, lots to find out about each other. Visiting Nancy was easy & always interesting.The last visit was seeing her a month ago @ Mennonite Home. Her feet were driving her nuts, but she still managed a grin while she told me of a grand LG. PRINT adventure book she was reading.
Always a very sweet lady,,, we’ll all miss her.
Brenda Treadway says
There are no words to take away the sadness when you lose someone you love. Just remember, she will always be with you because you are a part of her.
Patrick J Donley says
My family lived 4 houses away from the Norris home. Growing up, I would play with Brenda, and my oldest brother would hangout with Doug.
Sometimes when Dick and Nancy were on the front porch, we’d go up and talk with them. After I moved away from home and would come back to visit, I always made sure to go talk with Nancy if she was on the front porch.
Nancy was like another Mom to us, nurturing and kind. Nancy had a laugh in her voice and was happy to spend time with us. Thanks Nancy for loving us throughout our lives.❤️ Pat (PJ) Donley
jeffrey Millhouse says
I just heard of Nancy passing. I was friend of Nancy and her husband Dick through the Fair Play Hunting Club we spent many fun times at the hunting club events. She was a pleasant person and pleasure to be around. I miss all the fun times involved with the past members. Jeffrey Millhouse