In Memory
Shelby J. (Smith) Wright Norris
Shelby J. Wright Norris, 86, residing in Niles, MI passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born May 2, 1937, in Tishomingo County, MS, and has lived in this area most of her life.
On June 11, 1955, in Plymouth, IN; as Shelby Smith, she was united in marriage to Dewey M. Wright who passed away on December 9, 1985. Then on Sept. 23, 1989, in Mishawaka, she married Charles H. Norris who preceded her in death on June 4, 2006.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Blake of South Bend; and three sons, Donny Wright of Mishawaka, Kerry (Tammy) Wright of Niles, and Tracy (Amanda) Wright of Lafayette, IN. Also surviving are six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Louise Russell of Florence, AL, Norma Wright, and Sue Overholser, both of South Bend. Along with her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina Lutz, three sisters, Maunedith Heffington, Lavolyn Smith, and Peggy Gentry, and three brothers, Bimel Smith, Samuel Smith, and Noah “Sonny” Smith.
Shelby retired as a Quality Control Manager with Automatic Molded Plastics in South Bend. Throughout the years, she enjoyed bowling, crocheting, and going to the casino.
Family and friends may visit from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 4, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan St., South Bend. Services celebrating her life will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the funeral home with Rev. Garey Beck officiating. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
12/04/2023 EJS
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