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Norma Lee Smith
Norma Lee Smith, 86 went to be with the Lord peacefully April 26, 2026 in Barco, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Grace Browning, and by her cherished son, Greg.
Norma was born and lived most of her life in Ohio. At a young age Norma, earned her nursing credentials. She worked as a registered nurse in Ohio for over 40 years. For three years, Norma took an assignment attending the royal family of Saudia Arabia in Riyadh.
Norma and her husband have been residents of Currituck County since 2014. Here, she enjoyed a quiet retirement gardening, fishing, and relaxing. Survivors include her loving husband Richard Smith of the Powells Point, NC residence; her three children Fred, Sandra, and Walter; eight step-children: Mike, Becky, Denise, Tony, Todd, Courtney, Meaghen, and Jared; her sister, Jennifer and brother Tim; and a host of other relatives near and far.
A memorial service will be held at 7pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at First Church of God, 325 Pleasant Drive, South Lebanon, OH 45065. Friends may visit from 5-7pm. Please share expressions of sympathy with Richard and the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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Dear Richard, We share your sorrow and loss from afa. Please know that we take so much comfort knowing that you were with Mom in her final journey home. In retirement, Mom's greatest joy was to create a comfortable home life with you where you could spend your retirement together peacefully. Moreover, to have a shared home to welcome our extended families to. You both worked so hard to achieve that and we are thankful for the new memories made in North Carolina. They will fill our hearts forever. May God Bless you and continue to cover you with peace. With love and gratitude, Sandra, Mark, Amanda and Travis
Richard, I am so deeply sorry for your loss of our precious Norma. We will all miss her so dearly. She’s with her Lord and Savior in her new body. Alleluia. I’ve not known her as happy and peaceful as she was these last years with you. Thank you for loving her, and making a great home together. Keeping you in my prayers. Her forever sister-in-law/love, Sue Berger
Sandra, I am sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and get you this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy 🙏 ❤
Our hearts are full of sorrow with Norma’s passing. Norma was an amazing woman and easy to love. Sending thoughts and prayers to Richard and the family during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear about Norma’s passing. I have fond memories of her as a kind, caring person who showed a lot of patience while teaching me to quilt. Sending prayers for comfort for her family.
I am so very sorry to hear of Norma passing, I thought of you both often. May God be with you and the family. I will be praying for you. God Bless Doris
Dear Richard, We share your sorrow and loss from afa. Please know that we take so much comfort knowing that you were with Mom in her final journey home. In retirement, Mom’s greatest joy was to create a comfortable home life with you where you could spend your retirement together peacefully. Moreover, to have a shared home to welcome our extended families to. You both worked so hard to achieve that and we are thankful for the new memories made in North Carolina. They will fill our hearts forever. May God Bless you and continue to cover you with peace. With love and gratitude, Sandra, Mark, Amanda and Travis
Richard, I am so deeply sorry for your loss of our precious Norma. We will all miss her so dearly. She’s with her Lord and Savior in her new body. Alleluia. I’ve not known her as happy and peaceful as she was these last years with you. Thank you for loving her, and making a great home together. Keeping you in my prayers. Her forever sister-in-law/love, Sue Berger
Sandra, I am sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and get you this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy 🙏 ❤
Our hearts are full of sorrow with Norma’s passing. Norma was an amazing woman and easy to love. Sending thoughts and prayers to Richard and the family during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear about Norma’s passing. I have fond memories of her as a kind, caring person who showed a lot of patience while teaching me to quilt. Sending prayers for comfort for her family.
I am so very sorry to hear of Norma passing, I thought of you both often. May God be with you and the family. I will be praying for you. God Bless Doris