Gloria Kay Norwood

November 18, 1936 - October 24, 2020

Kay (Nana, Granny) Norwood of Beaukiss, Texas formerly from Rockdale, went to her heavenly home where she will certainly receive many jewels. She was born on November 18, 1936 in Waco, Texas to Howard and Lillian Salter and was a graduate of Lorena High School. On May 7th, 1955 she married the love of her life, Sonny Norwood at the First Baptist Church in Lorena. Together they focused their time and energy on their children. After Sonny’s death, Kay continued that focus throughout her life. She was a strong Christian woman. She handled life’s challenges with courage and dignity. The number one priority in her life was to be the best mother and grandmother that she could possibly be. All of her family knew they were loved. She had such joy and pride attending sporting events, school programs, and musical programs that involved her children and grandchildren. Her living legacy is that all her children, their spouses, and grandchildren know Christ as their Lord and Savior. We all know we will be reunited someday. Kay truly reflected Christ in the way she served, gave of herself, and loved others. She was proceeded in death by her husband Sonny Norwood and her parents Howard and Lillian Salter. She is survived by her children Debbie and Robert Gant of Maryville, Tennessee; Kathie and Billy Sherrill of Beaukiss, Texas; and Johnny and Colleen Norwood of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Her grandchildren Jaime (Cedric) Shepherd, Riley (Cohen) Brown, Reagan Sapp (Corby), and Baylor Norwood. Her great grandchild Chloe Shepherd. Her brother Robert and Betty Salter, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be on October 28th, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale at 3:00 p.m. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the building fund at Tanglewood Baptist Church, 11203 US Highway 77, Lexington, Texas 78947 or the charity of your choice. The family thanks all of our family and friends for their prayers.