1924
2017
Grace M. Norton, 93, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 with family at her side.
She was a retired clerk for JCPS, having worked at PRP, Western, and Stuart High Schools, and was a longtime member of St. Clement Catholic Church (now St. Peter the Apostle).
Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Murray Norton; her parents, Raymond and Bridget Della Marion; and siblings Anna Cielecki, Alice DeRaismes, Rose Smith, Patricia Melia, Raymond Marion, John Marion, and Edward "Buttons" Marion.
She is survived by her daughter Ann Forcht; granddaughters, Stephanie Forcht Willmon (Jimmy) and Jennifer Forcht Bixler (Clark); a great-grandson, Lincoln Willmon; and many nieces and nephews.
Grace's funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5431 Johnsontown Road, followed by burial at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Hardinsburg. Visitation will be from 2-8 pm Wednesday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crusade for Children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Heady-Hardy Funeral Home.
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August 10, 2017
Dear Ann and family, I am sorry for your loss. I very much appreciated you notifying me here in California. Even though I haven't seen Grace in years, we kept in touch by mail and photos. She was a fine person and I have wonderful memories from the time she lived here.
Much love, Connie Humberger
August 9, 2017
Robert & Amy Price
Ann, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 7, 2017
Ann, your Momma had a smile and a kind word for everyone. We loved her dearly; Grace Norton was one of a kind. Prayers for you guys and peace for Grace.
Love,
Judy Linton Eberenz
August 6, 2017
Linda Funk
Dear, Ann and family, i want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss...I remember your mom/grandmother as a sweet, loving person who cherished anything and everything you three loved...She thought the world of you and you made her world in return....God bless you all during your difficult time...peace to you..
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