Nancy A. Norton

On Thursday, June 13th, 2019, Nancy A. Norton, beloved wife of 50 years to James B. Norton III, mother of two, and grandmother of three, passed away at the age of 74.

Born in Pittsburgh, to the late Martin T. and Irene Smith Dumbauld, Nancy graduated from Penn State, and was employed as a high school teacher of Home Economics and Child Development with the Coatesville Area School District for 31 years.There she started the preschool program, led the student council and prom committees, and built the costumes for Paint and Patch theatre productions.

Nancy was a 40 year resident of Parkesburg, PA, and a vibrant, active member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville, a Parkesburg Lion, a community organizer, a co-creator of the OCRC/Twisted Art Summer Theater Programs, and manager of the Lion's consignment store: 10 & 41. She was known for her infectious smile, her kind and compassionate spirit, her expertise in the art of sewing and costume design, her love of animals, and her fudge.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two children; Nicole A. Norton  of Parkesburg, PA and Niles A. Norton of Coatesville, PA,  three grandchildren; William N. Hollingsworth, Alden T. Hollingsworth and Vivian C. Hollingsworth, son-in-law David J. Hollingsworth, one sister Marian Timblin of Cranberry Twp., PA and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister Linda Bateman.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320 with visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com