Norma Lee Yori, retired nurse

Norma Lee Yori of Fenwick Island peacefully passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, with her husband by her side at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born April 20, 1943, in Milford, daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Calloway of Bridgeville.

Norma grew up in Bridgeville, graduating from Bridgeville High School in 1961. She played on the varsity women’s basketball team and was considered to be an outstanding athlete. She also played in the high school band. After graduating from high school, Norma attended and graduated from Milford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and became a registered nurse in 1964.

In 1967, Norma married James A. (Jim) Yori from Laurel, and for 55-plus years they shared a wonderful and loving marriage. Norma was the loving and proud godmother of her three godsons and their families, Steve Collins of Orinda, Calif., Matt Collins of Randolph, N.J., and Brian Collins of Fenwick Island.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Calloway of Fredericksburg, Va. She is survived by her husband, Jim Yori; her sister-in-law, Jean Calloway; her niece, Corbin Calloway; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Joan Yori.

Norma had many dear friends whom she loved very much and who loved her in return. She will be dearly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach. Following the Mass, a burial ceremony will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Road, Dagsboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Food Bank of Delaware, 1040 Mattlind Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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