She is the widow of Bobby Dean Norris, a retired Avon representative for over 50 years and longtime member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Jo Nell enjoyed going fishing with her husband, working in her yard, teaching her Sunday School class and being a wonderful Deacon''™s wife. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three siblings, Cecil Avalon Carmical, Marvilene Nicholson and Martha Reynolds; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Carl Hardin, II.
Survivors include her three children, Connie Jo Hardin of Lowell, Rebecca Norris Carmichael and husband Charlie of Monticello and Danny Dean Norris and wife Fonda of Warren; two siblings, Wanda Gambill and husband Jack of Warren and Leon Carmical and wife Sandra of Ellisville, MS; grandchildren, Kelli Stuart and husband Jason, Kerry Norris, Kenneth Hardin, III and C.J. Carmichael and wife Mary; one step grandson, Jason Carmichael and wife Erin; nine great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. There will be a visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service at the church. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery in Hermitage, AR. Serving as pallbearers are Charlie Carmichael, Kerry Norris, Kacy Hardin, Michael Reynolds, Terry Gambill and Gary Gambill. Serving as an honorary pallbearer is Clayton J. Carmichael.
Condolences(4)
Beverly Stevenson
Saint Charles, MO Saturday, May 23, 2026 Becky, Connie and Danny, we’re so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s death and we know you will miss her. We had a lot of special memories together with our parents. All those camping and fishing trips when we were young. Now your Mom is with your Dad and our Mom and Dad laughing together. She’s at peace now with her Heavenly Father. You’re in our prayers.Robin Hairston
Warren, AR Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Becky and FamilyWe are so sorry for your great loss. Love and prayer for your family.
Ann Rabb Curry
Angleton, TX Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Becky and family. So sorry to read about your Mom.I would visit her at the retirement home when I visited in Monticello.She was such a precious lady and we always enjoyed our visits.
You had her a long time.
Tell Connie and Danny that I am thinking of them too .
May God give you all extra strength at this time.
Love to your family.
Ann and Jamie