Sarah Lucille Norton Owens

Sarah Lucille Norton Owens, age 103, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, was born in Hoke County to the late Willie Vance and Mary Icil Norton. She peacefully departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence.

Lucille was a woman of quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering faith. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was marked by kindness, resilience, and devotion to her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Jordan Owens, two grandchildren, and several beloved siblings.

Lucille leaves to cherish her precious memory, one son, Billy Ray Owens and wife Bonnie of Lake Gaston; two daughters, Joyce Baxley of Hope Mills and Linda Crumley of the home; one brother, Floyd Norton of Bowling Green, KY; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives, and dear friends

She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and family will live on through generations.