Marsha Jo (Henry) Norris
Marsha Jo (Henry) Norris, 61, of Kettering, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 17, at her home.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1963 in Winamac, to the late Byron Kennedy and Joan Mabel (Skillen) Henry. Marsha was a 1982 graduate of Winamac High School and attended Ball State University. She worked as a surgical tech for many years.
Since she was a young girl, Marsha adored singing and music. She loved nature and found great joy in taking trips down south with friends to see all the changing leaves. Marsha greatly enjoyed learning new things and made several notes to “Chase the fun,” amid taking up new adventures and endeavors. She was always inspired by fashion, and she enjoyed reading magazines and picking out “fabulous” outfits at her favorite clothing stores. Her laugh and smile were simply contagious!
Marsha was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She loved her children immensely. Her journey on earth was marked by many highs and lows, but one thing always remained: Her faith and steadfastness in Jesus Christ. She made frequent notes reminding herself that God was always the source of her strength and about how much He loves her. We can only begin to imagine the glories she’s walking in today and for eternity. Heaven truly changes everything, and we praise God deeply for the overwhelming joy and freedom Marsha has. We all saw glimpses on earth of this perfect creation God made here to be and we look forward to seeing this beautiful woman again in Heaven someday, in all her magnificence and spotless glory.
She is survived by daughters: Ariel Norris, Paradise Valley, Arizona, Naomi Norris, Westfield and Samara [husband: Carter] McGill, Carmel; son Robert F. Norris III, Noblesville; brother Clint Henry, Winamac; sister Carla [husband: Frank] Shidler, Star City; nephews: Isaac [wife: Carrie] Henry, Abraham [wife: Hillari] Henry, Jeremiah Gilman, Jordan [wife: Sarah] Gilman and Reese [wife: Gretchen] Shidler; nieces: Nancy [wife: Isaac] Mitchell, Regina [husband: Steve] Maltese and Rachelle [husband: Graham] Conklin; many great-nieces and nephews; cousins: Myron [wife: Mary] Henry, Marshall [wife: Melanie] Henry, Raymond [wife: Dee] Henry, Rana [husband: Alvin] Parish, Marvin [wife: Carol] Henry, Greg [wife: Brenda] Henry, Todd [wife: Anjana] Henry, Debbie Fisher, Jeff [wife: Ginny] Skillen, Ann [husband: Tom] Lockwich, Steve Skillen, Jim [fiancé: Mandi Bertog] Skillen and Robin [husband: Dale] DeGroff.
Preceded in death by parents: Byron Kennedy and Joan Mabel (Skillen) Henry; infant son Henry Norris; sister Karen Kay (Henry) Gilman; and cousins: Larry Henry, Lorna Kay Henry and Douglas Henry.
A celebration of life was held Thursday, Jan. 30, from 2-4 p.m., at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Private burial took place at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Feb. 5, 2025)