Maude (Cooper) Norris

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Maude Cooper Norris

Maude Cooper Norris, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 22, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born April 13, 1931 in Aynor, SC, she was daughter of the late Morgan and Lillie Cooper and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mitch Norris. Mrs. Norris was also preceded in death by siblings Linda Smith, Fodia Mae Jackson, and Fletcher and Mack Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Norris moved to Kings Mountain in 1964 as part of management at Anvil Knitwear, from which they retired after approximately 40 years of service. Maude was a member of Kings Mountain Church of God for 60 years, where she served 50 of those years as a Sunday School teacher. She also served in the Ladies Ministry, sang in the choir, and regularly visited church members and anyone else who needed encouragement. Mrs. Norris's dedication to her community expanded with a serving role at the United Way and as a committee member for Kings Mountain's Life Enrichment Center from it's inception-securing donations that allowed for the facility's construction to begin. In her later years, she enjoyed her time at the Patrick Senior Center. Maude was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. Her dedication to her family and her church, and her love for the Lord will be cherished by her family.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Jim Norris and wife Lorraine of Kings Mountain; Bryan Norris and wife Bea of Milford, OH Siblings: Blinda Hardy and Rosa Lee Sawyer, both of Mullins, SC; Roosevelt Cooper of Florence, SC Grandchildren: Shana Zwick (Mike) of Kings Mountain; Chris Norris (Ragan) of Gastonia; Brooks Norris (Rachel) of Rock Hill, SC; Lance Norris (Michelle) of Kings Mountain Great-grandchildren: Lea Zwick, Lydi Crouch, Kathryn Norris, Jace Norris, Clay Norris, Anna Grace Norris, Owen Norris, Brooklyn Norris, and Abby Norris

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, January 26, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Family Worship Center Church of God in Kings Mountain with Bishop Roger Woodard, Pastor Chris Norris, and Rev. Jay Hardy officiating.

VISITATION: 11:30 A.M. to 12:50 P.M. prior to the service at the church.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Mrs. Norris's honor may be made to the Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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