Jo E. Norwood
Jo E. Norwood
May 5, 1941 ~ September 25, 2022
Funeral services for Jo Norwood, 81, of Daingerfield will be held at 2 PM Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield with Pastor Ryan Stratton officiating. Burial will follow in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home of Daingerfield. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Norwood was born on May 5, 1941 in San Antonio to Ivan and Evelyn Fogleman Hazlewood. She passed away Sunday morning, September 25, 2022 in a Dallas hospital. Jo graduated from Teague High School in 1959 and later received her Bachelors Degree in Business from the University of Texas A&M Texarkana. She worked for the highway department in Mt. Pleasant, and was the Executive Assistant to Chief of Security at Lone Star Steel. Jo was active in the Business and Professional Women's Club, Pandora Club and she never met a stray animal that she did not pick up and take home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Daingerfield and loved her dogs, Molly and Murphy, reading, playing bridge, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family and many friends. Despite a lung cancer diagnosis in 2014, Jo- ever a fighter- maintained her positive attitude and far surpassed the odds of survival. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother she was preceded in death by her parents; aunt Bea and uncle Alfred E. Allen; husband, Darrell; and brother, John Hazlewood. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Renee Norwood of Colleyville; daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Jim McKellar of Murphy, NC, Jennifer and David Littman of Mansfield; grandchildren, Dustin Norwood, Bethany Norwood, Brooke Norwood, Lacee Burrow and husband John Michael, Kyle McKellar, Cecilee Barnes and husband Colton, Tate Littman, and Reese Littman; great granddaughter, Hattie Barnes; brothers, Jim Hazlewood, Mike Hazlewood and sister, Barbara Herr and husband Fred. The family asks that memorial contributions be made in honor of Mrs. Norwood to: Furr Ever Pet Rescue, PO BOX 443, Judson, Texas 75660.
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I loved Jo beyond words. She was my hero, and helped me thru my cancer… Her positive attitude and loving comments we exchanged weekly were so helpful and I miss her ….. She was witty and honest…. I could always count on her… Another dear friend gone… Bless you all and know she was loved by many…. I am a better person for knowing Jo…. God hold you close and give you the peace that only He can give.
Just spoke with her recently, we had a lot of laughs, thankfully. Will miss our conversations about our dogs too. Bless her family, whom she loved dearly . Rest In Peace, Jo.💕
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I first knew Jo when we were both employed at Lone Star Steel and was so fortunate to have expanded on that friendship by several years as bridge club buddies. Through all the years, Jo has had my respect and love. Such a beautiful smart lady who will be missed by all who were fortunate to call her friend. May Gods grant each of you peace.
Jo and I shared a love of dogs. She was such a sweetheart, always smiling, never complaining. I enjoyed playing bridge with her and will miss her pictures of Maine! She was a great lady. My heart goes out to her family.
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I truly loved Jo. We could talk on the phone for hours. She loved her animals with a passion. One of the most intelligent people I have ever known. She was always ready to talk about any subject. I will miss her smile and her sweet laugh. I will miss her at the bridge table.
My prayers are with her family. I know from many of our conversations that she loved you dearly.
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Jo, Molly and Murphey are grieving for you. They are a true evidence of your love and care for your pet children. I remember that day you took Murphey home. You were so happy. We will take good care of these babies.
Holly, Todd, and Jennifer,
Your Mom was one of the sweetest people ever! She worked with my Dad at the Plant, and was a great admirer of his fruitcake! And I believe some of you were also in some of My Mom’s classes at Daingerfield Jr High.. not counting the Methodist Church ties through the years! Your sweet Mom always had such kind words for every one, and, you were so blessed to have her as your Mom. I will never forget looking up at each of my parents funerals in Arkansas and seeing your Sweet Mom there! It just touched my heart and I have never forgotten how it made me feel! It was a long drive for her.. but, that is just the kind of heart she had! I pray that all of your memories will bring each of you smiles in the future, especially your trip to New England! I do know how hard this is for each of you, and will keep you all in our prayers and always be thankful, for how your sweet beautiful Mom touched my life.
Hugs to you all. I am also sure my Daddy had a new joke for her when she walked through those pearly gates… and , maybe a piece of his pecan fruitcake, that she loved!
Prayers and hugs,
Beth & Matthew Lanagan
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So sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We met through your Dad. Darrell and I were were classmates and next door neighbors. He use to call me and he would always tell about his beautiful and smart wife and his children and how proud he was of all. God Bless you all. Billie Denton Jorda, Waco,Tx
This made me so sad to hear about Jo. My youngest childhood memories include your family and the friendship our families shared. I will always remember your mom, Linda Meyers, and my mom laughing and having a great time. I was so honored when she came to my mom’s funeral in 2005. Your memorial was beautiful. Julie (Adams) Wakeland.
Jennifer,
Sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Will be thinking of you all.
Cynthia Barnard Scribner
I never had the pleasure of Jo in person.I ‘met’ her online via various dog groups.We chatted often.Sharing stories of our fur babies.When mine passed she was the first to send condolences.She even sent(I’m in Canada) sympathy cards via snail mail…Jo was a lovely,kind hearted lady.She will be truly missed.Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends at this time.