Norma Harwell Gibbs, 87 of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lois; sisters, Janet and Clarise; brother, Gene; children, Tamra and Robert; son-in-law, Sherrill; grandson, Dillion.
Norma joined the Miss Morganton Pageant where she met her husband, Herb, and they lived a beautiful sixty-five years together. She spent most of her adult life as a labor and delivery nurse. She loved helping bring new life into the world. .
Norma leaves her legacy behind with her husband, Herb; their granddaughter, Jennifer (Dusty); their great-grandchildren, Chloe, Will and Leyton; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The service will begin at 2pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Dana McKim officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear about Norma. She was very special to me especially when she took care of me when I had that ectopic pregnancy many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Teressa Jordan (TJ)
As one of my father's beautiful sisters, you were loved by all. We will all miss you. Rest in peace.. We will all be together again in Heaven.
Herb I am so sorry. Norma was a very special friend and I loved her. A good friend of mine who lives there is Johnny Ross. He is a person you need to get to know. A wonderful Christian man. His wife is having some health issues as well. Love, Brejetta
I got to know Norma in choir many years ago. I truly considered her a dear church friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Herb, Jennifer and family, So sorry to hear of Norma's passing she was truly a wonderful person. You all have had a hard year with Tammy and Sherrill's passings. May God bring you some peace during this time. Love and prayers to you all. ❤️
Grace Ridge Retirement Community sends our sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Gibbs. There are special people at Grace Ridge and Ms. Gibbs was a cherished member of our family. Our blessings continue with Mr. Gibbs and having the pleasure of being a part of his life. Please know you have our prayers.
Her son Robert and I were best friends in elementary school. She was the nicest person I can remember. RIP. -- Perry Lachot
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