Funeral service 2:00PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Farmer of Bethany Missionary Baptist church officiating, burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Adam Risher, Bryan Rasberry, Nathanael Hunt, Glen Jones, Steve Simmermaker and Kyle Norwood. Visitation 11:00AM Saturday until service time. She was born in Paris to the late James William and Cleo Gladys Weakley Murphy. On June 12, 1948 she married Clyde T. Norwood, he preceded January 10, 2014. Survived by daughters: Phyllis (Steve) Risher, Indian River, MI, Annetta Norwood, Newport News, VA, Leisa (Nat) Hunt, Croswell, MI; son: Bob (Michelle) Rasberry, St. Louis, MO; brother: Carney W. (Darlene) Murphy, Ocean Springs, MS; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by a sister: Norma J. Cowden and a brother: Robert W. Murphy. Evelyn, as she was known, was a dedicated Wife, beloved Mother and Homemaker. Her great unconditional love (other than Clyde) was children, and they in turn all loved her. She was a true southern belle - gentle, kind, nurturing, hospitable and generous to all. Her 65 year marriage was wonderfully entertaining and unique, as evidenced by the stories Clyde would recount before his short absence from her. She loved her Lord and to sing about Him. Even in some of her last precious moments, she sang of His love and wonderfulness, raising her hand in praise. She was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, and a very active member of Van Dyke Baptist Church for 17 years in MI . She had worked as a secretary at Paris Automotive School, Chesemore Clinic, and the church. But her true legacy forever lies in the hearts of all who knew, and therefore loved her.