Modena Elaine Wilcoxson Norwood, age 85, of Leoma, TN passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, a homemaker, and of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Newton and Minnie Lou Howard Wilcoxson; her husband, Jobe Gillard Norwood, five brothers, Taylor Wilcoxson, J. D. Wilcoxson, George Almon Wilcoxson, Wayne Wilcoxson, and Larry Wilcoxson; and one sister, Frances Locke.
She is survived by
Five Daughters –
Cheryl Rich (Larry), Leoma, TN
Mary Lou Prince, Leoma, TN
Deborah Robertson (Dexter), Leoma, TN
Marcia Norwood, Leoma, TN
Tina Luther, Leoma, TN
One Son –
Jeffrey Norwood (Christina), Lawrenceburg, TN
Three Sisters –
Elizabeth Rose, Ethridge, TN
Carol Ann Clark, Trezevant, TN
Catherine Richardson, Goodspring, TN
18 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 02, 2016, with Donnie Smith and James Lemay officiating. Interment will follow at Lindsey Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County , TN. Family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
