Annelle Page Norris, 81

Annelle Page Norris, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Scott Health and Rehabilitation in Johnson County. Funeral service was held Sunday, January 11, at 3 p.m. at Minton Chapel Advent Christian Church with visitation an hour and half prior to the service. Interment followed in church cemetery.

Annelle was born September 6, 1944, in Emanuel County, to the late Burley and Annie Ruth Fortner Page. She was a graduate of Swainsboro High School Class of 1962 and attended Brewton Parker College. Annelle married the love of her life, James Harmon Norris, Sr. on April 15, 1966. He predeceased her in 2018 after they celebrated 52 years of marriage. She and Harmon began their married life in Kite. Annelle’s love of people, positive attitude, and contagious happiness made her a perfect bank teller. She worked at the Central Bank for many years. Harmon and Annelle moved to the Atlanta area around 1976. They lived in Tucker, Rome, and Hogansville before returning to Swainsboro in 1993.

Annelle enjoyed being a homemaker and mother to her two children Karmon and James. She was a great cook. Her potato salad was delicious, probably because she used her special sweet pickles made with love during a time-consuming, three-day process. Annelle also perfected a chicken and dumpling recipe using flour tortillas. After attending the bridesmaid luncheon of her future sister-in-law, she enjoyed making and gifting ceramic bears along with the “Happy Marriage Bears” story to numerous brides. With her gifts, she established a family tradition that continues today.

Annelle was a devout Christian and a member of Minton Chapel Advent Christian Church where she served as a Deaconess until her health declined. She planned, prepared, and served many meals for visiting preachers during Revival Services and encouraged others to do the same. Most importantly, she spread God’s love to others with her sweet smile, her sense of humor, and her gentle spirit.

After returning to Swainsboro, Annelle worked as an administrative assistant at Swainsboro Middle School and retired on September 11, 2011. She also joined the Kite Homemakers Club and thoroughly enjoyed each and every meeting. A few years before her return to Swainsboro, Annelle joined the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution through the military service of her ancestor, John Webb and the Emanuel Rangers Chapter No. 2318, United Daughters of the Confederacy through the service of William Preston Williams. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Norris is predeceased by her sister Gayle Page Strickland Elkes of Ocala, Florida; and a special aunt, Sally Page Rivers.

Mrs. Norris is survived by her children, Karmon Cain (Michael) of Monroe and James (Tori) Norris of Kite; grandchildren, Emily Cain, Keith Cain and twins, Jessi and Jami Norris; and brother, Burley (Connie) Page of Kite.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to: Minton Chapel Church Cemetery Fund, Burley Page, Treasurer, 732 Page Garrett Road, Kite, GA 31049 or the charity of your choice.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.