Mrs. Wanda Lee Norris, age 64 of Guin, in the Twin community, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence. Wanda was born on April 1, 1956 in Winfield, AL to Morris and Verna Lee Benton. She was a faithful member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church and a 1974 graduate of Winfield City High School. She worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Fikes in Winfield for 15 years and then numerous years in the textile industry at Health-Tex and Onita. Later on, she and her sister, Joann, cleaned houses and cared for the elderly. Wanda was a loving caregiver and had a passion for growing flowers.
Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tim Norris, her sister and best friend, Joann Channell (Roger), sister-in-law, Vicky Kimbrell, niece, Angie Wilkerson, nephews, Andy Channell, Derrick Channell, Eric Norris (Tasha), great nephews, JJ and Matthew Channell, her father-in-law, James Norris, special friend, Nichole Cook, and a host of other relatives, church family, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Benton and Verna Lee Hawkins Benton, mother-in-law, Betty Norris, and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Norris.
Funeral services for Mrs. Norris will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in Zion Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Kent Nelson will be the officiating minister. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Norris family.