Norma Lee Smith
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      Norma Lee Smith

      April 26, 2026

      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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        Nags Head Chapel

        Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.

        Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

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        Barco Chapel

        In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.

        Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

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        Capital Crematory

        In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.

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