Jean Lawton Norton's Obituary
Jean Lawton Norton, age 87 of Gainesville, Florida passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born August 26, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Alexander and Vera MacVittie.
Jean was an elementary school teacher for twenty years and became a licensed pilot after her fiftieth birthday. She was widely travelled and an avid and lifelong reader.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Glen T. Norton; son, Douglas R. Norton of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Gail Y. Norton of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, David, Nathanael and Rose; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Brennan.
The family will receive friends for a Gathering of Remembrance Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders www.doctorswithoutborders.org.
What’s your fondest memory of Jean?
What’s a lesson you learned from Jean?
Share a story where Jean's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Jean you’ll never forget.
How did Jean make you smile?