JoAnne Patricia Norris, 63, of Hollywood, MD passed away at her residence on February 27, 2009. Born March 15, 1945 in Annapolis, MD she was the daughter of the late James Manning and Jean Perie Belk Adams, Sr.

She was the loving wife of the late Louis Norris.

She is survived by her sons Randy Norris and his wife June, Nick Norris and his wife Sharon and Jason Norris and his wife Jessica; grandchildren Jake Norris, Jordan Norris, Nicholas Norris and Zack Norris; siblings Jeannette Way and Buddy Adams.

An award-winning and published author, JoAnne took great pleasure in attending her writing group. She also enjoyed playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Guy, Mike Norris, Wayne Dorsch, Danny Greer, John Holder and Rodger Ridgell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lenny Guy, Terry Howard, Ray Norris and Mike Harrison.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.