Esther Norris Esther Norris passed away November 14, 2011, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Meriwether County, Georgia on March 23, 1922. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles, mother Edna Murphy, father, Bud Murphy, brother, Pat Murphy, brother, Joseph Murphy and sister, Roena Skinner. Remaining family members include son, Bob Norris (Verna), and daughter, Peggy Percifield (Jack), 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church and Ruth Grace Sunday School class. She was a longtime supporter of Inland Baptist Church. She retired from the Duval County School Board and enjoyed traveling and visiting her extended family. She will be missed for her beautiful laugh, positive and enthusiastic attitude and love of life. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Rev. Chris Coram and Rev. Ralph Dean officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family is especially grateful for the loving companionship and assistance provided to her by Katherine Tisby for many years of service. Aspecial thanks also to her doctors, Schrank, Karol, Levenson and Traveria for the years of loving care they provided. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road, South, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2620, Inland Baptist Church, your church or a charity of your choice..4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763