Ginger Gigi Norwood

1947 ∼ 2013

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Ginger "Gigi" Norwood, 66, of Orange passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013.

Gigi was born March 5, 1947, in Orange to James and Dean Cantrel Self. She was the personal manager for Higman Towing Service and retired after 36 years. She was on the Rayburn Country Board of Directors, a member of the Condo Association and for 20 years she was a judge for the Voice of Democracy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Terri Self; brother-in-law, Odis Norwood and wife, Billie and brother-in-law, Eddie Norwood.

Gigi is survived by her husband of 46 years, Drew Norwood; son, Brent Norwood and wife, Cori and grandchildren, Korri Norwood, Bayleigh Shelton, Christian Norwood and Gavin Norwood. She is also survived by her sister, Sherry Flowers; brother Rocky Self and wife, Carrie; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange and a gathering will be held at a later date.

Condolences

Anonymous April 25, 2013

Brent & Drew, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many memories of going to y'all house and Ginger always had her hair and makeup on and was always such a beautiful woman. She will be missed by so many and touched so many lives. She is y'a##imported-begin##Christie Romero & Family##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2013

Drew,Brent, and Rocky I was so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person and I always liked her fun personalty.Just know you are in the prayers of many and let the good times and memories help get you thru this.God bless##imported-begin##Janis##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2013

Brent, So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my Prayers. Rick##imported-begin##Rick##imported-end##

Anonymous April 24, 2013

Ginger left her footprints in my heart and I will treasure my memories of her.May the love she gave warmly sustain all of you who loved her and will miss her vivacious personality.My sincere and heartfelt condolences to her family.##imported-begin##Melissa Ducote##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2013

There are many wonderful memories. She was an incredible comforter. I will miss our long visits when we would catch up. She always wanted to know how things were going. I will miss her closed lip, downward turn smile and her hugs. She and Drew took me##imported-begin##Todd Shuford##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2013

Ginger you will be dearly missed! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We will always remember the smiley and happy amazing women you were!!##imported-begin##Lindsey L##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2013

Drew, My heart goes out to you on the loss on your wonderful Wife and best friend Ginger. I will be Praying for our wonderful Savior to give you strength. You have always been a good Friend to me, and I am truly sad this happened.##imported-begin##Allen Shotgun Connel##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2013

To mrs. Ginger family. I'm so sorry for your loss. She is such a sweet person. All my thoughts and prayer to you. She will always be remember.##imported-begin##Mai Thi @Nails Plus##imported-end##

Anonymous April 23, 2013

Drew and Family; So sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. Praying for you all to find peace in God. May He give you that understanding that is needed. Love your cousin, Mildred Henley Couch##imported-begin##Mildred Couch##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Drew, We are so sorry for you and your family's loss. Hugs and prayers are with you at this time.##imported-begin##Eric and Amber Wozniak##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Drew, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always . Love Mary , Angelia , and Wyndi##imported-begin##Mary Bridges ##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Ginger was an Angel on this earth. She loved life, her family and enjoyed life doing the things she loved. God Blessed us with her friendship. Our prayers are with the family.##imported-begin##Charlotte Rogers##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

DruDale, I am so sorry. So very sorry. I know she was the love of your life. Bonetta##imported-begin##Bonetta Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Drew, I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time. Joyce Watson Mott & Family##imported-begin##Joyce Mott##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Drew, Teri and I send our deepest sympathy in the sudden and tragic loss of Ginger. She was a visible part of Rayburn Country for many years. Her absence will be noticed immediately. She was well respected and liked by her fellow Board members and Condo ##imported-begin##Mike & Teri Summers##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

I'm going to miss you ginger.you gave me a job in 1982 when there were none.I will always be grateful. My sincere condolences to your loved ones and family.god bless you.##imported-begin##chris weber##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

My prayers are with you,Rocky and Carrier. Heart condolences to you all and may God be with each and everyone. Please Dear Heavenly Father help ease the pain of Rocky's family and their loved ones. Sister is home with you're mother in Heaven. Angel's will##imported-begin##Sherri peveto Thomason##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

TO BRENT AND CORI MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE TO MOVE ON,KNOWING GINGER IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.HE WILL COMFORT YOU, NOW AND FOREVER. LOVE YOU ALL MARY JEFFERSON AND MYA##imported-begin##MARY JEFFERSON##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

I had such good times with Ginger in high school. Will miss you girl. My heart goes out to all of her family, she will be missed.##imported-begin##Lynda Carpenter Scott##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

Drew--we are so sorry for your loss of Ginger. She was a wonderful person and lady. Johnny and Kathy Hawkins##imported-begin##Johnny Hawkins##imported-end##

Anonymous April 22, 2013

DrueDale/Drew, ole buddy, so sorry to hear about your loss. I was only around Ginger twice but really enjoyed her and thought how special she was to put up with you! I know things are tough right now but you can go on, I've done it. I'll give you a call ##imported-begin##Larry Bryant##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

GiGi, you were one of a kind no question about that! I'm so blessed that God put such an extraordinary woman in my life to call my Aunt GiGi. You will truly be missed by many. Rest easy my love.##imported-begin##Gabby##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

Drew, Brent, and Rocky, I am so very saddened by Gingers sudden passing! She was a very dear friend and one of the strongest people I know! I hope that you are able to draw on her strengths to get through this very difficult time. She will be greatly miss##imported-begin##Michael Maneely##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

Drew, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family and friends are in my prayers. God bless you, Pam##imported-begin##Pam Montgomery-Pugh##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

Drew, Stacey & I both want you & your family to know how sorry we are over the loss of Ginger. She was a special lady that touched many lives. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers. Mike & Stacey Crumpler##imported-begin##Mike & Stacey Crumpler##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

Sister, in our lives I know we've had our differences, but I know in my heart and yours how much we did love each other. But I will see you again. I love you and again I wanted to say you're just away. Love your sister, sherry.##imported-begin##Sherry flowers##imported-end##

Anonymous April 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss god bless you and your family.##imported-begin##georga ann bridges white##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Brent, Cori and family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace in your faith with God. There will be days ahead that will be hard but hold on to all the good memories. All of you are in my prayers. Love Dee##imported-begin##Diana Lindsay##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Drew, I am very sorry to learn of your loss! Please know that we are praying for you. Your Cousin, Grady Henley gradyhenley@hotmail.com##imported-begin##Grady Henley##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

To Drew and Brent, We are sorry for your great loss. Our hearts are heavy and pray for you and your family. I have many good memories of Ginger as a long-time friend and classmate.##imported-begin##Charles Cagle##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Drew, I was so very sorry about the loss of your wife. Love, Your cousin, Ora Lee chance##imported-begin##Ora Lee Chance##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Ginger's passing. We were friends from elementary through high school. Drew,Sherri and Rocky,my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.##imported-begin##Nina Gibson Hoover##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with this family..Mrs Ginger was a wonderful person and will be missed but never forgotten.##imported-begin##Josh & Christie Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Joanne Hicks Knotts##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Drew, I am so sorry to hear about Ginger's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May memories comfort you now and always.##imported-begin##Moira Layman##imported-end##

Anonymous April 20, 2013

Drew, Brent and Rocky I am so sorry to hear of Ginger's passing. She was a special lady and I don't recall ever being around her and not laughing at something she said or did. Your family is in my prayers.##imported-begin##Becky Stivner##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear of Ginger's passing. I remember her and the whole Self family very fondly from my days of hanging out at their house. Sherry and Rocky, I send my love and prayers.##imported-begin##Sharon Gallien##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

I just saw you that day. If I had any idea, I would have kept you at the office forever. I will miss you, my friend.##imported-begin##Kay Jones##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Ginger will be missed. She was a very sweet and kind lady.##imported-begin##Dennis & Penny Ridley##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

For the second time in the past year,I am speechless! I miss you already and it hasn't even been one day. A piece of my heart goes with you as with mom. I love you big sister and I know you already miss me! lol I will see you someday again. Until then I l##imported-begin##Rocky Self##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

I have lost my best friend. We were lifelong friends; we shared all of lifes highs and lows and she will be forever missed. Love and prayers to her family.##imported-begin##Verniece##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

Blessings to your family. Howard and Joan Haddock##imported-begin##Howard and Joan Haddock##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

Many good high school memories with Ginger...sending thoughts and prayers to her loving family.##imported-begin##Linda Rambo Walker##imported-end##

Anonymous April 19, 2013

I miss my friend.##imported-begin##Marietta Rogers Gary##imported-end##