BETTY ANNE NORRIS

MONKTON — On Feb. 18, 2026, Betty Anne Norris was called home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at Greg and Denise’s home in Starksboro. Her parents were Hervey and Olive (Brown) Hanson. Betty was born at home in Starksboro, Vt., number six of eight children. The three youngest girls were known as the “Three Little Hanson Girls.” Betty lived a long and fulfilling life to 94 years young.

When Betty was 12 years old, she was surprised and honored when her Sunday School Teacher told Betty it was time for Betty to teach Sunday School. Betty graduated from Bristol High School. Later she married the love of her life, Vernice Norris and they farmed on the Norris farm and raised five children: Janet, Gregory, Roger, Brian and Sharon. Unfortunately, Roger passed away at the age of twelve from a farming accident.

Betty passionately loved Jesus and her family. She also loved her nieces and nephews, and the women in-laws called themselves the outlaws. Betty dropped everything for anyone in need. Betty found time to serve as the Monkton auditor, worked at the polls and the bank. Her youth groups were fortunate when she planned and supervised two trips to Washington, D.C. Betty enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, making cakes, dog sitting and even sat for a bird. Betty was also a justice of the peace and presided over many weddings.

Betty attended the Friends Methodist Church in Monkton, Vt. She called them all her “Church Family.” She participated in many activities and especially enjoyed singing in the choir. She also attended the Starksboro Church. Because of her faith, Betty often said, “Forgive and forget, that’s how I was raised.”

Betty worked at and later attended Project Independence Elderly Services where she enjoyed talking with participants, walking and the music.

Betty leaves behind her loved and cherished sisters Lois (John) Burbank and Flora Norris of Bristol, Vt.

Betty leaves behind her daughter Janet Norris Crossman (Jim) and Janet’s daughters Heather (Jason), Kirsten and Linnea (Dominic); great-grandchildren Morgan, Brody, Brooke, Madison, Harper, Sydney, Ellie and Olivia (Avery) and their son, great-great-grandson Elias.

Betty leaves behind her son Gregory (Denise) and his children Craig (Jennifer) Alicia and Jared (Joanne); Denise’s children, Jennifer (Brad) and Jonathan; and great-grandchildren Kalob, Alexis, Tyler, Aurora, Scott, Austin, Camden, Trinity, Fayth, Lilly, Pyper, Mayvis, Evander, Gladys, Wynifred, and Harrison.

Betty leaves her son Brian (Elizabeth) and Brian’s children Adam (Kayla), Taylor, and Chastity (Dan); and great-grandchildren Karson, Addy, Weston, Kaydence (Raymond) and Riley.

Betty leaves her daughter Sharon Norris Weld (Mike) and Sharon’s children, Taryn (Michael) and Jenna (Jeremy); Mike’s children Valarie (Bob) and Jamason (Katelyn); and great-grandchildren Leah (Clay), Hailey, Carleigh, Cooper, Kace, Kenzie, Hayden, Addison, Deacon and Kami.

Betty also leaves her very special cat Snowball.

Betty was pre-deceased by her parents, husband Vernice Norris, and their son Roger Norris; and siblings Ada, Laura, Winfred, Edwin and Clifford.

Special thanks to Dr. Kate Lamancuso and the staff at Mountain Health, Bristol, Vt. and Home Health Hospice. Betty’s family is truly blessed and appreciate the love and care provided by Samie Mierop and the White Family.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Bristol Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, Attn. Pricilla Pierce, Monkton Friends Methodist Church, PO Box 105, Monkton VT 05469. Funeral zoom link tinyurl.com/Betty-Norris meeting ID 86508392974 and Passcode is Church. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com. ◊