Charlene W. Norris, 75, of Walnut, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village of St. Paul, surrounded by her loving family.
Charlene was born Aug. 9, 1947, in Greenbush, Kansas, a daughter of Lawrence and Winifred (Conner) Walsh.
She attended school in Girard, graduating from Girard High school.
On Aug. 3, 1968, Charlene was united in marriage to James Norris at St. Michael's Catholic Church of Girard. James survives of the home.
Charlene was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and the American Legion, all of Walnut.
Charlene worked at the furniture factory, Norris Liquor, was a restaurant manager, and owner of His and Hers Bar for 11 years. She later retired from Prairie Mission Retirement Village.
Along with her cherished family, Charlene liked playing softball and working with her flowers.
Survivors in addition to her husband include four sons, Stacy Norris and wife Janice of Walnut, Todd Norris and wife Jae of Brazilton, Kelly Norris and girlfriend Jill McCully of Girard, and Chad Norris and wife Bobbie of Walnut; one daughter, Trisha Norris and boyfriend Darren Newberry of Walnut; three brothers, James Walsh of Baxter Springs, Roger Walsh of Cherokee, and Keith Walsh of Girard; three sisters, Charolette Winterbower of Hepler, Vickie Billey of Pittsburg, and Diane Walsh of Girard; eleven grandchildren: Kane, Tessa, Payton, Ty, Jaden, and Cedric Daugett; Reece, Sammie, Aubrie, and Kori Norris; and Kaydra Mathis; as well as one great-grandchild, Khross Norris.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Eddie Walsh.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the St. Patrick's Church in Walnut. Rosary was at 10:30 a.m. Burial was held after the service in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Millie's Meals. These may be left at the Funeral home or the church or be mailed to the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home at 518 W. St. John, P.O. Box 258, Girard, Kansas 66743.
