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Emma Jean Dedmon Norton

Funeral service for Mrs. Emma Jean Dedmon Norton will be held 2 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2020,

at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church with burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will begin

at noon on Friday, until the time of service.

Mrs. Norton, of Wesson, completed her journey on earth August 25, 2020, at the age of 88, at her

residence. She began this journey January 19, 1932, born to David Damascus Dedmon and

Eurvie Esther Carter Dedmon, in Holly Bluff, Mississippi. Mrs. Norton was a homemaker,

but that included everything from making wedding cakes to making pageant dresses and

making clothes for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to 12 grandchildren

and great grandmother to 26. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy and will be greatly missed by those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Robert Norton, Jr.; parents; grandson, Clay Norton;

daughter-in-law, Jena Presley Norton; brother, Harold D. Dedmon; and sister Clara Mae Dedmon.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, John Alvin Norton (Kim) and Joe Robert Norton III

(Cathy Lynn); daughters, JoAnn King (Neal), Linda Jean Smith (Tony Lynn), Mary Esther Chance,

Kathy Diane Smith (Craig); 12 grandchildren, Lori Norton Brown (Chad), Sarah Marie Adams (Gary),

Darren White, David Lynn Case (Jennifer), Joseph Darren Dunn (Lenie), Justin Clark Dunn (Kacelyn),

Joe Robert Norton IV (Sara), Sonny Wade Norton (Beth), Michelle Lofton Thornton (Brad), Dennis Smith, Jr.

(Shyannah), Daniel Evan Smith (Janele), and Mollie Elizabeth Howard (Michael); and 26 great grandchildren.

7 comments

  • Comment Link Stephen Smith Friday, 28 August 2020 16:27 posted by Stephen Smith

    Reb I am sorry to hear about your mother passing. I am praying for you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Lindsey Davis Friday, 28 August 2020 10:06 posted by Lindsey Davis

    Aunt Emma Jean was the Godliest woman I knew. I know shes rejoicing in Heaven and her treasures are many. Praying for all that knew her and loved her.

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  • Comment Link Tanysha Thursday, 27 August 2020 20:05 posted by Tanysha

    Kathy and family,
    So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your mom from the times I spent in your home when we were teenagers and vacation together. I pray that God will comfort all of you during this time.
    Tanysha (Harris) Walker

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Wednesday, 26 August 2020 23:49 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    JoAnn and Neal and all your siblings my heart is so heavy for you all. Losing a love one is never easy. It may get easier after 60 years but I don’t know. Hold on to all the sweet things you did together, whether it was singing , playing games, reading the Bible or just talking. You all have my Deepest Sympathy and I will keep you in my Prayers ..Love you and stay safe ??❤️?

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  • Comment Link Sue Serio Wednesday, 26 August 2020 23:27 posted by Sue Serio

    So sorry for your loss. The family is in our prayers and thoughts. Emma Jean she always had a smile on her face. She was always loving, sweet and the same everywhere you saw her. She was a friend to all. She is going to be missed by all that knew her.

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  • Comment Link Rosemary Pickering Wednesday, 26 August 2020 19:32 posted by Rosemary Pickering

    Will always remember her soft voice and sweet smile.I loved her she was,always considerate,of others.she made my wedding cake, baby shower cakes.it was,a time consuming chore but I feel like it was done in love.sorry for your loss for not,just your mother but but your friend,our,prayers go out to you all at this time we love you all. Garry and Rosie

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  • Comment Link Myrtis May Wednesday, 26 August 2020 18:50 posted by Myrtis May

    I a so sorry for your loss. You have my sincere condolences. May God continue to bless you and your family as you go through this emotional time in your life. I am praying for you all.

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