Mary Elizabeth Proffitt Norris

Mary Elizabeth Proffitt Norris, 94, of Hickory passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Abernethy Laurels. Born, October 16th, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Proffitt and Lillian Culver Proffitt. She attended Lenoir High School and later graduated from Cleavinger Business College. Her final employment was with Todd Vanderbloomen and Brady Attorneys at Law.

She is survived by her daughter Melonie Norris Harmon (Ken); her special niece, Karen Barlow; and her loved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle J. Norris; her siblings; and her son-in-law, Rick Halsey.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 1781 Taylorsville Road SE, Lenoir, NC 28645. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Dan Duke officiating the service. The interment will be afterward in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church and Catawba County Meals on Wheels https://catawbacountync.gov/county-services/social-services/senior-nutrition-services/meals-on-wheels/.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carolina Caring and Abernethy Laurels for their kindness in serving her.

Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the memorial service at the church.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Norris family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.