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Obituary For Rose Carolyn Norwood
Rose Carolyn “Judy” Norwood
November 27, 1946- December 4, 2025
As her name “Rose” suggests, Judy was one of God’s most spectacular flowers. She made a memorable impact on this earth!
Rose “Judy” Carolyn Norwood was born on November 27, 1946, in Lenoir, North Carolina at the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, she peacefully passed away after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy was the last child born to her parents, Ella Bell Bryson Norwood Patterson who grew up in Gastonia, N.C. and James “Boy” Norwood II of Lenoir. Judy’s siblings, all of whom proceeded her in death, included: Katie Ann Norwood Patterson Booker, Betty Joe Lee Norwood Mervin and brother, James Lee “Butch” Norwood, III.
Judy married Burrell Brown. While they divorced years later, the couple raised their family in Lenoir, North Carolina, Newark, New Jersey and Greensboro, North Carolina. Together Judy and Burrell leave behind Burrell Brown IV his spouse (Crystal Lewis Brown); Darrell Brown and his Spouse (Tedra Anderson-Brown); Timothy Brown and his Spouse (Teresa H. Brown); Tyrone Brown (long-term partner, Wanya Williams), grandchildren Brittany Brown Shipp her spouse (Michael Shipp); Taylor Brown Johnson her spouse (Michael Johnson); Tiffany Starks; Burrell Brown V his spouse (Taylor Snider Brown); Erica Strayhorn, Courtnie Edwards, Teri Crews; Tori Brown; Tymon Brown; and a host Great Grandchildren: Malachi and Nehemiah Starks; Niylah and Kalena Shipp; Justin, Jade, and Jordyn Johnson; Emerie Edwards and Ava Strayhorn, and Luka, Zania, Hasani, Noel and Lorenzo.
Know that Your Family Loves You to Infinity and Beyond!
Homegoing Service Friday, December 19, 2025 11am Providence Baptist Church 1106 Tuscaloosa Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 10:30am.
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Add A CondolenceSending prayers and condolences for the loss of mother Judy. She will be always remembered and loved by all who knew her.
Sending heartfelt condolences, peace and love to you all in this most deserving time.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to my good friend Rose.... Thanks for the laughter and great memories over the years. ❤️
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May God continue to keep you and bind your family closer during this time of grief.
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Peace & Blessings to the family. From Pinnix family, Reidsville NC
She touched the lives of family, friends and everyone she came in contact with. Her spirit lives on in all of us. Condolences to the family.
Tim, My Sincerest Condolences and Prayers to you and your Family, during this difficult time 🙏🏽
My condolences to the family and to know that God will give you strength and comfort.
Sorry for your loss. May God continue to Bless and comfort your family.
May God comfort you and your family 💔❤️!
"Judy" was my big sister in the 70's and she inspired me to be independent, true to myself and ALWAYS classy. She is cherished and remembered.
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MAY THE LORD OF ALL COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF!
Sending love and prayers to all of you. May your hearts be comforted by the many special and beautiful memories of our dear Judy!
I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Burrell and family you are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Hold on to the beautiful memories shared with you through the years.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
