The graveside funeral service for Pansy Lou Harp Solberg, age 75 of River Ridge, Louisiana, formerly of Delta, AL, will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Liberty Church of Christ Cemetery.
Mrs. Solberg passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on January 8, 1943 in Delta at her grandmother’s home. The family moved to New Orleans in 1953 and later moved to River Ridge, LA where she resided since 1976. Pansy excelled in her chosen profession at a time when advancement was very hard for a woman. She started her insurance career at PIAL, spending the majority of her years at Marsh McClennan as an Ocean Marine Claims Manager and Senior Client Advisor Vice President. She was with Marsh for 33 years. Pansy was the first female member of The Mariners Club and also served a term as President of the club. In addition, she worked at Ellsworth and Arthur J. Gallagher.
Pansy had a passion for spending time with family and friends, gardening, entertaining, cooking, traveling, shopping and a little casino time. Her life was dedicated to her family and career. She was the best mother, sister, aunt and friend, but most of all she was the greatest grandmother. She never met a stranger and all that knew her loved her. She was most proud of being “Mumsey” to her grandchildren and to so many others. There was no limit to Pansy’s love, wit, compassion and giving nature.
Mrs. Solberg was the beloved wife of the late Wayne Norris by second marriage; loving mother of Michelle Lambert; grandmother of Addison Garsaud, Wyatt Lambert and Samantha Lambert; daughter of the late Lois Irene Stephens Harp and Marvin Lee Harp; sister of Martha Harp and Jerry Harp (wife, Linda who was like a sister); aunt of Melissa Harp Fenwick (husband Scott) and the late Jason Harp. She is also survived by her husband’s children, whom she loved dearly: Michelle Vath, Melissa Norris and Angie Dillenkoffer (husband Terry); six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-nieces and nephews.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers
Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville in charge of the arrangements.
