Gladys T Norris

Gladys Norris, 98, passed away April 23, 2015, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus surrounded by family. She was born on May 4, 1916, in Stearns, Kentucky, to John and Nettie Thompson. She resided most of her life in Anderson and retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Her husband, Corbett Norris, preceded her in death. She moved to Florida for several years where she enjoyed cruising to several ports and yard work. Spending time with friends in Canada was also something she loved to do. Along with her husband Corbett, Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nettie Thompson, brothers Theo Thompson, Monroe Thompson, Jesse Martin, and sister Myrtle Strunk. Gladys is survived by her "boys", Joe and Jordan Gouker, her nephews and loving caregivers. Other survivors include many nieces & nephews in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee as well as many special friends. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the staff at Bethany Pointe for the compassionate care she received over the last 5 yrs. The family would also like to give special thanks to Barb Marshall and Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care she received in her final days. Gladys requested...[more]

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services in her passing. She will be laid to rest at Elm Ridge Memorial Park in Muncie, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Elm Ridge Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made to the family at elmridgefuneralhome.com.