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Elsie Norris Obituary

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Maringouin, LA for Mrs. Elsie Mae Norris, 83, who passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Father Joseph Sanjay will be officiating the services. Mrs. Norris is survived by: her husband, Elijah Norris, Sr. of Maringouin; three sons, Elijah Norris, Jr. (Denise), Isaac Norris, Sr. (Eva Mae) and Charles Ray Norris (Tracey), all of Maringouin; three daughters, Mary Keller and Beverly Bessix (Michael), both of Baton Rouge and JoAnna Thymes of Maringouin; one brother, Ivory Keys, Sr. (Pearl) of Port Barree; one sister, Betty White of Lawtell; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Henderson and Velma Keys; one grandson, Henderson Norris; 6 sisters; and 4 brothers. Visitation will be observed on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2014.
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We extend our condolences to the Family of Mrs. Elsie M. Norris. May you find comfort in the knowledge that she lived a life of purpose and is now with the Lord and may that same Jesus grant you the strength to continue her legacy of Faith and good works. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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April 23, 2014

May God's Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you. It is at such times as these that God is truly known as a comforter. We extend our condolences and are praying with your family.

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April 23, 2014

To Mary Keller and family may God strengthen you and your family in this time of bereavement

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April 22, 2014

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April 22, 2014

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Laronda Washington

April 22, 2014

Tabatha, I am sorry about the lost of your grandmother. May God give you strength and continue to bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Barbara Selders

April 22, 2014

Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, all of our help comes from the Lord. Our prayers are with you. With heartfelt sympathy,

Min. Kenneth & Angela Trusclair- Moore & Family

April 22, 2014

Elijah and Family

Our heartfelt condolences, love, and prayers are with you.

Roberta "Bert" Blanchard & Family

April 21, 2014

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