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Obituary For Norma Gray Meadows
Norma Meadows, 86 of Eden, NC passed Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 607 Stanton St., Eden, NC. The βCelebration of Lifeβ will begin at 1:00 p.m. with interment following at Hamlin Cemetery, Eden, NC.
Public viewing will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, 511 Henry St., Eden, NC from 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Norma Gray Valentine Cummings Meadows, 86 years old, the daughter of the late Addie Artis Valentine and the late William Jackson Valentine. She was born on December 5, 1939 and departed this life to get her heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Norma Gray was educated in the Henry County Public School System and worked in textile, until the early 1990s. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Gospel Light United Holy Church, under the leadership of Dr. Lettie P. Cohen. Later on, Norma became a faithful member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Eden, NC, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.
Norma Gray, affectionally called Granny, was a devoted mother and grandmother and adored sister. She was an avid homemaker who enjoyed cooking, shopping, traveling, and listening to Gospel Music. She always welcomed you to her home with a genuine smile, βcome here baby, (or sugar),β and a meal.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepmother, Nancy Dillard Valentine, her sisters: Vera Jones, Remonia Wilson, and Helen Cheryl Valentine, her brothers: Robert Valentine, William Valentine Jr., and Alexander Valentine, and grandsons, Derricka and Ernest Baize.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters: Norma Jean Alston (Clem), Greensboro, NC, Gloria Marvenia Cummings, Eden, NC, Janie Mae Cummings (Roger), Brown Summit, NC; and son: Cletus Farrell Cummings (Wanda), Stoneville, NC; her sisters, Dorothy Clark, Eden, NC, Rivers Jean Brim, (Axton, Va) and her brothers, Bobby Valentine (Ruby), Eden, NC, Herbert Valentine and Ronald Valentine (Linda), Axton, VA. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Tony (Sabrina), Dennis, Lakenan, Colina, Aleshia (David), Jasmine, Brianna, Shakendra (Shadelia), and Kevon (Amani), fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Norma Gray will be missed dearly by her family and special friends, Gilbert Hamlin, Arnita Tinsley, and Joe Grant.
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To Norma's Family - I was so sorry to find out that you lost your Mother. I enjoyed talking to her many times when I visited my Mother Marie in Annie Penn. She was a fine Lady indeed. She will be missed but I know she was ready to leave this world. She is with the Lord and is sick no more. A tribute to one of the good ones. Marie James Joyce
My Deepest Condolences To The Family And Friends
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Praying for your family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Meadows.Thoughts and prayers are with the family
π I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms.Norma. Sending prayers for peace, strength and comfort to your family during this difficult time. Ms.Norma was such a sweet lady. I truly enjoyed the little chats we used to have after churchβshe always had encouraging and uplifting words to share. She would always ask about my kids and remind me what a great job I was doing with them, which meant so much to me. I will always cherish the wisdom she shared and remember her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, sweet lady. π
Kitt Perkins-McArthur
Aunt Norma, You are such a beautiful soul, a woman with class, a virtuous spirit, and a true woman of God. I am deeply saddened by your loss, I will never forget you. You hold a very special place in my heart. Fly high sweet angel and Rest with The Lord. I'm so sorryπ..I love you forever!πππππ€
I`m sending prayers and condolences to the family. May God continue to be with each of you during this time. Evone Parker & Family
So sorry to hear of your passing you will be missed dearly... Praying God strengthens the family in this time of sorrow.
Rest easy Cousin Norma, knowing it is well with your soul and you are singing to Jesus. Prayers for all family and friends πβ€οΈ
Lord my heart just broke π π’ when I heard she has passed away. She was a wonderful person and I loved her so much she is flying high in the sky, and am praying ππΎ for the family. Gloria your my friend school mate.I know you are hurting now.but if you need me or just to talk inbox me love you all .and give my condolences to your family. ππΎππΎππΎπππππβ€οΈβ€οΈ
My condolences to the family. Praying for you all ππΎ.RIP Norma β€οΈ
My heart was broken when i saw this posted from her Granddaughter of the passing of my sweet friend m, i used to work with Ms Norman at panels knitting in the sewing department she would keep me laughing at stuff she would say she was such a sweetheart and i will truly miss her, send up my prayers for her Family's ππ’ππ½ππ½ππ½
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers of comfort during this sad time ππ½
Sending condolences to my family. Cousins you took good care of your mom and she loved her children. I missed seeing her out about. Cousin Norma and was a loving person and caring person. Continuing to pray for our family. ππΌποΈ
Mrs. Norma was a truly kind and gentle woman. Her sweet spirit and warm smile will always be remembered. Keeping the family lifted in prayer and asking God to bring comfort and peace.
With Deepest Condolences for the passing of loved one, May Almighty GOD strengthen Family and Friends during this heartbreaking time. Thank GOD Almighty for giving us precious memories that remains in many hearts. Sandra Moore & Family π
Mrs meadow were a kind and sweet lady we will miss her
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