Marion-Dr. Lisa Dawn Norris, 25, of Chesterfield, Missouri and a former resident of Marion died 9:40 A.M. Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born March 25, 1980 in Marion to Albert Norris and Patsy (Holland) Askew.
She was a 1998 Graduate of Marion High School. While in high school she was a valued member of the Lady Wildcats basketball team. She received a basketball scholarship to Kishwaukee Junior College in DeKalb, Illinois. She transferred to Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis and graduated in April of 2005. After graduating, she bought West Oaks Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri with business partner Dr. Banyai.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as helping others. One of her favorite pastimes was cheering on the Lady Vols basketball team and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survivors Include:
Mother & Step Father: Patsy & Jimmy Askew of Marion
Father: Albert Norris of Marion
Brother & Sister In Law: David & Leah Norris of Marion
Step Sister: Ashley Askew of Marion
Two Nephews: Austin & Dylan Norris of Marion
One niece: Kalina Askew of Marion
Grandfather: Marvin Holland of Bush
Special Uncle: Jack Edward Carlson of OFallon, MO.
Aunts & Uncles: Elwood & Kathrine Holland of Bush
Paul & Sally Holland of Herrin
Billy & Sharon Holland of Carterville
Tommy & Roberta Holland of Hurst
James Holland of Zeigler
Robyn & Tonya Holland of Bush
Ronnie & Misty Holland of Bush
Nancy & James Charles of McClure
Faye & Ricky Curtis of Johnston City
Shirley Cook of Zeigler
Angie & John Murray of Bush
Grant & Thelma Norris of Benton
Bob & Janet Norris of Benton
Jerry & Yvonne Norris of Crab Orchard
Harvey & Karen Norris of Marion
Danny & Linda Norris of Sulligent, AL.
Rex & Annabelle Norris of Johnston City
Marvin Norris of Johnston City
Several cousins & a host of very good friends
She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Pauline Holland, paternal grandparents, Clyde & Virginia Norris, aunts, Betty Lazorchak and Wendy George and special aunt Donna Kay Carlson and uncle Timothy Holland
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 1:30 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to further research Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP) Disease. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home.