Tressie Boahn Norris, of Braddy Road, Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in her home at the age of 87.
She was born on April 28, 1924 in Hoke County to the late C.F. and Lydia Ray Boahn. She worked for more than 50 years in the textile industry in Red Springs and Raeford. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Red Springs for many years and after moving to Fayetteville became a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. She participated in various group activities in both churches and was a recipient of the Presbyterian women's award and was an honorary life member. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lattiemore Norris, a sister, Lucy Koonce and brothers, Willie, Marcellous and Claudia Boahn. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a special great grandmother and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda McMillan and her husband Woodrow of Fayetteville; a sister, Lydia Johnson of Fayetteville; two grandsons, James McMillan and his wife Shirley and Andy McMillan and his wife Joy all of Fayetteville; great-grand daughter, Mary Allyson McMillan of Fayetteville; great-grandsons, Christoper, Matthew and Adam McMillan all of Fayetteville, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
The funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Galatia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Shuford White officiating.
Burial will follow the sevice in the Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs.
Care of the family is entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.