Nancy Evelyn Norris, 60 of Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Valley Lee, MD died June 30, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born August 20, 1947 in Valley Lee, MD she was the daughter of the late William Henry Carter and Melba Tabitha Carter of Valley Lee, MD.

She is survived by her children Tammy Shea and her husband Todd and Jerry Simpson all of North Haven, CT and Thomas "Bo" Norris and his wife Noel of Chesapeake, VA, grandchildren Todd Jr. "TJ" and Emily Shea, Aurora and Jesse Simpson and Evan and Andrew Norris.

She is also survived by her siblings, James Nelson Carter and his wife Mildred, Ronald Matthew Carter, Donald Francis Carter and his wife Donna, Lucy Ella Hammett and her husband David, Harvey Dale Carter and his wife Lynnette, William Roy Carter and his wife Rosie, Dwight David Carter, Samuel Ray Carter and his wife Betty, all of Valley Lee, MD, Yvonne Gene Stiffler of California, MD, Bobby Lee Carter and his wife Margie of Leonardtown, MD and Doylus Henry Carter of Richwood, WV and brothers in law Bass Freeman and Gary Williams.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Janice Freeman and Lola Inez Williams and sister in law Susan Carter.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Nancy graduated from Great Mills High School and was a home health care provider. She belonged to the Lexington Park Rescue Squad and enjoyed Shuffleboard Bowling with the Fleet Reserve, FOP and Mikes. She also liked playing softball and bingo, shopping at G&H Jewelers, going to Bennett's Bar and attending yard sales. She loved to cook and was very organized and energetic. She helped with many family events and was very proud of all of her grandkids. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 2, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be Bobby L. Carter, Dwight D. Carter, Samuel "Ray" Carter, James Nelson Carter, Ronald M. Carter and Harvey D. Carter. Honorary pallbearer will be Donald F. Carter.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.