Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our Shining Purple Star, Melissa Norris, 54, Sandusky, who transitioned unexpectedly on February 28, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Melissa was born on January 13, 1968, in Sandusky, Ohio and was a proud graduate of the infamous 1986 class of Sandusky High.
She worked several jobs throughout her lifetime but spent her last working years at the Ford Motor Plant in Louisville Kentucky.
Melissa believed in trusting her instincts and knew in 10 minutes if you were friend or foe. It must be said, she never met an argument she did not like, from her 6 Steelers super bowl titles to the correct amount of cheese in Lasagna. Let's not forget about all her catch phrases, including her favorite one "It's my mission to stay Sucka Free!" Yet, her greatest achievement are her children and grandchildren, there was nothing that she would not have done for their happiness and well-being. Melissa's legacy of opinions, kindness, humor, strength, and unyielding love for family & friends will truly be missed.
Our beloved Melissa is survived by her father, Joe Harvey, Sandusky; daughters, MarTeena (Luis) Pino Toledo, OH, DeLaney E Norris, Sandusky, JoeTorion (Jalen) Bush, Louisville, Ky: son, Joe Wetzel Norwalk, Oh; her nine grandchildren, King-JoeSiah Norris, AuBrielle Murphy, A'Draco Norris, JaeVeah Bush, JaLeah Bush, Noriega Pino, Adelalaiele, Alina and Alicia Wetzel; brothers, Dwayne "Kristena" Henson, Christopher Aaron, Vincent Simmons, Thirkee Simmons and Steven Barron, all of Sandusky, Kenneth D. Simmons and Thirkee Barron both of Columbus, Oh; sisters, Sheanneen and Kendra Shelby, Mary (Orlando) Wilson all of Sandusky and Yvette (Luther) Henson of Columbus, Oh; special friends and cousins, Louwann Light, Mattie Johnson, Angie Crayton and Chuck Miller. Additionally, she is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her immensely.
Melissa was preceded in death by her mother Beverly Jean Norris Pettis; parents, Thirkee and Anna Barron; sister, Jozette Harvey and LaVerne Barron; uncles, Watson Harvey Jr and Charley Miller; grandson, Jalen Bush Jr;. aunt ,Cynthia Norris; cousin, Jevin Wilson; special friend, John "Big John" Donald.
Melissa was a once in a lifetime soul and we are all better having been loved by her in our lifetime and to honor her life, friends may call on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 10 am until the time of funeral services at 12pm at Porters Memorial CME Church ,1722 Third Street Sandusky. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
