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Obituary For Winfred L. "Fleet" Norfleet
Winfred L. βFleetβ Norfleet, aged 80, of Carver Road, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence. He was a deeply respected, kind-hearted, and beloved member of the community whose wisdom and warmth left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Winfred was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 27, 1945, to the late Clifford Norfleet and Una Mae Dillard Smith.
Winfred was a man of profound faith and a dedicated member of the Shiloh Way of the Cross Church. He took great joy in fellowship and serving his church community, living his life as a testament to his beliefs.
A hard worker who dedicated many years to his profession, Winfred retired from the Henry County Public Schools. He was also a loyal and long-term employee at Sara Lee Knitting, where he formed lifelong friendships and earned the respect of his colleagues.
His legacy of love, diligence, and faith will continue to live on through his family, friends, and neighbors.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Shirley Stockton Norfleet of the home; one daughter, Sherry L. Norfleet of Upper Marlboro, MD; one son, Nakia D. Norfleet of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Maynard M. Smith and his wife, Vicki of Accokeek, MD; one nephew, Robert Smith of Accokeek, MD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Way of The Cross Church, 938 Brookdale St., Martinsville with Bishop Travell Travis, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 148 Stockton Rd., Martinsville, VA.
The family will receive friends at Hairston Funeral Home on Friday, June 12, 2026, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends a the residence, 1305 Carver Rd., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Add A CondolenceWinfred Lee was my 2 and cousin onthe Dodson side I grew up around him and when ever we would come across one another he was always a man of few words and soft spoken he was such a loving kind man to be around to Mrs Shirley and his 2 children cherish the memories that you have of him that's what's going to get you through remember what God brings you to he will always bring you through you all have our Prayers of Heart felt Sympathy and Condolences we are here for you ππΎππΎππΎππΎ Farrell Sabrina Akay
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With deepest sympathy to Shirley and the entire Norfleet family.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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May God comfort you during this time.
Shirley, you have my deepest love and sympathy. I have always admired you and Norfleet as a beautiful classy couple. He was a special man, so keep those memories because you're going to be alright. Willie Mae Harris
With my deepest sympathy to my Shirley Norfleet and Stockton family in loss of wonderful man that departed his life gone but never forget ! I been in this family for so many years the only family I know of .Love you Shirley this family always be my family ππΎπͺπ½β€οΈβ€οΈ
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