Edith Byars Norton, 86

Edith Byars Norton, 86, of Mooresboro, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Evans J. Norton and the daughter of the late William S. Byars and Vernie McSwain Byars.

Surviving are two daughters, Lana Kay Erwin (Larry) of Shelby and Janice Peeler (Eddie) of Mooresboro; two step-daughters, Shelia Grooms Norton of St. Paul, NC and Gina Grifis of Fayetteville; two brothers, James L. "Buddy" Byars (Grace) of Mooresboro and Shell J. Byars (Renee) of Grover; a sister, Margie McGuire (Steve) of Mooresboro; two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Patsy Willis and Ann Snyder. Mrs. Norton was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Blanton and Sylvia Lee Byars.

Funeral services were held at Camps Creek Baptist Church. Interment was held in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Camps Creeks Baptist Church, 2323 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, NC, 28114.