Yvonne Johnson-Norris Obituary (1947

Yvonne Johnson Norris, 62, wife of Philip Bently Norris entered into her eternal rest on August 6, 2010. She was born October 5, 1947 in Chester, South Carolina to Carrie E. Johnson. She attended the Bridgeport School System and graduated from Central High School. She worked for the Bridgeport Board of Education as a Special Education Teacher for 25 years. She was a faithful and dutiful member of the Greater Love Temple, Church of the Living God Intl. in Bridgeport, CT. She was a long standing member and held the positions of Missionary, and was a member of the Good Deed Club, the Pastor Aide Club, and the Hospitality and Food Committee Club, just to name a few. The word no was not in Yvonnes vocabulary. Her humble spirit and unconditional love warmed and graced the hearts of many. She is going to be sadly missed by family, friends, and her Greater Love Temple Church Family. Yvonne leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Phillip Norris, Sr.; mother, Carrie E. Johnson; one brother, William Charles (Alterine) Johnson; three daughters, Sharon Edwards of New York, LaKeisha Reid of New Haven, CT, and Gale Johnson of Atlanta, GA; a son, Anthony Johnson of Bridgeport, CT; father of her loving children and best friend, Bobby McDaniels; a step-daughter, Ebony (Berry) Belcher; two step-sons, Phillip (Alyssa) Norris, Jr. and Steven (Stephanie) Norris; father-in-law, J.B. Norris, seven grandchildren, David, Khrystal, LaQuasha, Carl, Anthony, Yvonni, and Vanessa, two great-grandchildren, Nasir and Sincere, five godchildren, three uncles, and two special long time friends, Rosalynn Davis and DeeDee Rosenberg, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Lula B and Willis Johnson; and a granddaughter, Shanice. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 13, 2010 at English Chapel Cathedral of Miracles Unified Free Will Baptist Church. Viewing hours will take place at 10:00 A.M. followed by a service at 11:00 A.M. Interment to take place at Park Cemetery immediately following the service. Services entrusted to Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607. www.bakerfuneralservices.com