Laura Jeanette Norris

Laura Jeanette Norris, age 72 of Deep Gap, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1952 in Boone , NC. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna Johnson Norris. For her entire life, she lived on Brownwood Road in Deep Gap.

She was a Social Worker with the Head Start Program for many years.  She was also self employed as an Interior House Painter. She loved and lost several cats; Bear, Butter-Butter, Shiloh and Tigger. A new cat stole her heart a few months ago at the Humane Society. His name is Tig II.

Because of her nephew Scott and the members of Laurel Springs Baptist Church and the Project on Aging (Shelby), she was able to live in her home for the last six months. For that, the family is truly grateful.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Doughton Lookabill.

She is survived by her brother GC Lookabill; sisters Nancy Lookabill (John Williams), Carolyn McNeely ( Terry Day); Bonus sisters Dianna Hutsell and Sharon Davie.

Nieces: Donna Sue Eads (David), Dona Eads, Sherry Williams (Brian), Carrie Lookabill, Tammy McNeely, Elaine Pennell (Robert), and Heather Powell (Billy).
             
Nephews: Scott Cornette, Michael Cornette ( Colleen), Dale Lookabill
Great nieces: Katie Cornette and Ella Pennell and Stacy Williams
Great nephews:  Joe Harris, Garrett Williams , Dale Lookabill (Denise), Dylan Lookabill, and Paulie Eads.
She left many, many friends who are thinking of her and remembering the good times.

 Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the church.

The family request no flowers. Donations may be made to Laurel Springs Baptist Church, The Humane Society or another choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norris family.

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