Cathryn Gaultney Norris Obituary (1920

Cathryn Norris, age 99, a former resident of Griffin, went home to be the Lord on September 30, 2019. Mrs. Norris was a member of First Baptist in Griffin for over 50 years. She loved her church and served in various church capacities during this time, her favorite being library ministry. She was a homemaker and enjoyed square dancing, playing bridge in several clubs, reading, walking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. When asked what she attributed to her longevity, she would always reply, “Loving the Lord, trying to live by His Word and eating a healthy diet along with getting plenty of exercise.” Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wesley, of 68 years of marriage. Survivors include daughters and son in law, Carol and John Kimbrough and Cathy and Joel Link; grandchildren, Derenda and Tim Andrews and Alison Link; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Cathryn Norris will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Griffin with Dr. Bill Hardy officiating. She will be laid to rest Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, Georgia. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the service hour in the Parlor of First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Griffin First Baptist Church, 106 W Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30223, in memory of Mrs. Norris. Special thanks are extended to all of Mrs. Norris’s caregivers and to Southern Grace Hospice. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.