Emily Merle Norris Worley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emily Merle Norris Worley of Whiteville, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on September 29, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Merle Norris Worley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus Samuel Norris and Evie Louise Miller Norris; her husband Marshal; and her brothers, Herman L. Norris and Charles E. Norris.
She is survived by: her daughters, Emily Worley Russ (Edwin) of Whiteville and Sarah Worley Gray (Coke III) of Whiteville; her sister Glenda Norris Vinson of Autryville, NC; and her grandchildren, Emily Kea Gray, Margaret Marshall Gray, Jackson Worley Cook and John Lawson Cook.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Backpack Ministry, Whiteville First Baptist Church, 412 N. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472.
