Jettie Crawford Norman

Jettie Crawford Norman, 98, of Morganton passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 following a period of declining health.  She was born March 25, 1921 in Avery County to the late George and Vada Cook Crawford.  She was a member of Mountain View #2 Baptist Church.

Along with her husband, Jettie owned and operated Shady Grove Gift Shop for many years.  Upon their retirement, it became a place of gatherings and celebrations for her family, friends, and her church family.

Mrs. Norman is survived by her sons, Leon Norman (special friend, Jean Fleming) of Morganton and Edwin Norman (Debbie) of Nebo; daughters, Louise Owens (Johnny) and Kay Moody (Ernest) of Morganton; daughter-in-law, Helen Norman of Nebo; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Crawford of Elizabethton, TN and Kanawha Crawford of Port Richie, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jettie was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Claude Norman; son, Benny Norman; granddaughter, Shannon Owens; grandson, Ben Moody; great-grandson, Jake Moody; daughter-in-law, Wanda Norman; brothers, Elmer Troy, Ronder, and Albin Crawford; and sisters, Frances Ervin and Lily Crawford.

Due to the ongoing public health crisis, no public services are scheduled at this time.  A private graveside will be held at Mountain View #2 Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Paul White officiating.  A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View #2 Baptist Church, 4692 Dysartsville Road, Morganton or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.