Helen Marie Norris

Helen Marie Norris age 79 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed family and friends and listening to live music. Helen loved road trips, gift giving, and going to the beach. Preceded in death by: Husband of 53 years, Tommy Norris; Son, Greg Norris; Parents, Cecil & Nettie Lane. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Cindy & Danny Tipton; Grandchildren, Becky & Steven Ratledge, Matt & Kristi Tipton, and Jason & Chelsea Houser; Great-Grandchildren, Schuyler & fiancé Nikki, Callie, Chase, Keenan, Lilly, Chandler, Jason, Riley, Roxie, and Tyler Grace; Great-Great-Grandchildren, PaisLee and Piper; Brother & Sister-in-law, Marvin & Betty Lane; several other loved family members also survive. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will be at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Jeff Lane officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Asbury Cemetery in Knoxville with Rev. Alex Phipps Sr. officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Marie Norris please visit our Sympathy Store.