Mary Clifton Norman

November 28, 1934 - December 8, 2017

Mrs. Mary Clifton Norman, age 83 of Waycross, GA, formerly of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, December 8, 2017, at Baptist Village in Waycross following an extended illness. Mrs. Norman was born November 28, 1934 to the late Ezekiel Clifton and the late Naomi Bryant Clifton. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Albert Norman, 1 Son, Anthony Allen Norman, 2 Sisters, Hazel McClusky and Louise Herndon. Mrs. Norman, a native of Pavo, Brooks County, GA was a retired educator with the Coffee County School System. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Sherry Moody and her husband Dean of Waycross, GA 1 Son: John Clifton Norman and his wife Stacie of Willacoochee, GA 5 Grandchildren: Mary Allison Moody of Waycross, GA Micah Nathaniel Norman, Mikaela Faith Norman and Rachel Elizabeth Norman, all of Willacoochee, GA and Ciara Desiree Norman of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends. The funeral service was held Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Ramsey and Rev. Chris Calhoun officiating. Special Poems, “My First Christmas in Heaven” was given by Rev. Chris Calhoun and “My Heavenly Home” was given by Rev. Lee Ramsey. The interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers were: Micah Norman, Larry Herndon, Mike Herndon, David Stroud, Dewayne Holt and Timmy Morgan. Special Musical Selections, “To God Be the Glory” and “Blessed Assurance” were presented as Congregational Hymns with Carolyn Wright, at the piano, “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” was presented by the Soloist, Laura Fletcher, with Carolyn Wright at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Carolyn Wright. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.