"Sometime it's hard to understand why somethings have to be,

But in His Wisdom God has plans beyond our power to see."

Mrs. Sarah Frances Norman, age 77 of Huddleston, entered into her eternal rest after a short illness on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 17, 1942 to the late Wiley P. Crider and Commeaner Crider. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Crider and Marvin Crider; her father-in-law, Vannie Norman; mother-in-law, Ola Norman; sister-in-law, Lorraine Norman and a two brothers-in-law, Orbie Norman and James Poindexter.

Those left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy are: her husband, James W. "Slim" Norman of the residence; three daughters: Connie Smith of Altavista, Wanda Hood of Evington and Eileen Norman of Lynch Station; four sisters: Willie Mae Brown (Albert) of Chesterfield, Sheliah Poindexter of Hurt, Josephine Moon (Willie) and Elizabeth Smith both of Lynch Station; five brothers: Buford Crider (Judy) of Leesville, George Crider (Gusta) of Lynch Station, Larry Crider (Rose) of Maryland, Travis Crider of Lynch Station and Wiley P. Crider, Jr. (Wanda) of Hurt; three sisters-in-law, Lois Anderson, Evelyn Norman and Mildred Crider all of Moneta; three grandchildren, Bryan Smith of Dublin, Essence and Tymon Hood both of Evington; one great grandson, Bryson Smith; a special friend, Virginia Newcomb; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Don't Grieve For Me

Don't grieve for me, from pain I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call
I turned around and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found the peace on a sunny day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A family shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good family, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seem all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; From pain I'm free .