Norene Rae Hansen Selles, 73, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at her home in Ridgeland. She was born on December 10, 1943, the daughter of Gunnar and Verna (Johansen) Hansen.
Norene graduated from Franklin Consolidated High School and from St. Luke's School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and eventually became a supervisor at River Oaks Hospital.
Norene was an active member of her community in Jackson, Mississippi, and participated in many volunteer organizations. She had a flair for decorating and loved reading, gardening, and most of all playing with her grandchildren. She was so very proud of them.
Norene is survived by her daughter Stephanie and husband James Tickner of Mandeville, Louisiana, daughter Stacie and husband William Andrews of New Orleans, Louisiana, granddaughter Emily Tickner of Mandeville, Louisiana, grandson James Tickner, Jr. of Mandeville, Louisiana, granddaughter Jane Andrews of New Orleans, Louisiana, granddaughter Jill Andrews of New Orleans, Louisiana, brother Marshall Hansen of Franklin, Tennessee, along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gunnar and Verna Hansen.
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