Norma Needham

Norma Arbutus Crater Needham, 92, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., died July 18, 2012 at Tyler Retreat Nursing Home, Chester, Va. Norma was an excellent seamstress and worked in retail in Peebles Dept. Store. She was co-owner/operator of her husbandâ??s business, Florence Discount Beauty Supply Co. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Odell â??O. V.â? Needham. She is survived by her loving daughter, Gail N. Litton and son-in-law, Dewey Litton. Her family includes; her grandson, Lee Strathy, Jr., and his wife, Kim and their son, K.C.; granddaughter, Cheryl Joyce and her children, Elijah Odell and Sierra; step-granddaughter, Joyce Smith and her husband, Bud and their children, Terri and Hunter. Norma was the oldest of three children and is survived by her sister, Barbara â??Babsâ? Overby and her three children, Pam, Lisa, Randall and two grandchildren; nephew, Wilbur Sharpe; niece, Janet Altman. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Chester Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. also in the chapel at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Third Presbyterian Church, 4019 Central Avenue, Charlotte, N.C. 28205. Condolences can be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .