Jennifer Lynn Norris

On Sunday, April 5th, 2026, Jennifer Lynn Norris left her earthly life in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Jennifer Norris was born on April 3rd,1991 in New Hanover County and born to her parents, Jimmy Leon Norris, Sr. and Lynn Norris Newton. She was a valued employee at Terra Bella Assisted Living and Memory Care in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

She will be remembered by her beautiful daughters, Amberlyn Noel Tarlton and Mckenzie Nicole River Gathings; her parents, Jimmy Leon Norris, Sr. and Lynn Norris Newton and her husband, Matthew Newton, Sr.; brothers and sisters, Amanda Norris, Taylor Walker, Jeremy Bryan, Travis Carter, Matthew Newton, Jr., Kayla Register, Tori Cavenaugh, Mathew Register.  She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Jimmy Leon Norris, Jr., whom she loved dearly; her grandfather, Zebbie Norris and his wife, Lori Norris and several nieces and nephews.

Jennifer touched many lives through her compassion, selflessness and love for others. She had a way of lighting up every room she entered and she wouldn't leave until she left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her with her beautiful heart and loving spirit. Anyone who knew Jennifer knew she never met a stranger and to everyone she met she would always share how much her two daughters, Amberlyn and Mckenzie, meant to her, describing them as the joy of her life and her greatest pride in life. Jennifer had an intuitive ability to be a source of comfort and strength and had a way of knowing when someone needed laughter, a shoulder to cry on or a simple reminder that they were not facing things alone. She created a space where others felt safe, seen, valued and genuinely cared for and her presence brought a sense of comfort that will stay with people forever. Jennifer brought warmth and light into the lives around her and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered for all the love and light she brought into this world.