Martha Dean Norville

Martha Dean Norville, 88, of Gadsden, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born March 5, 1935 to S.J. and Faye Jones.

Ms. Dean, as she was known to many, taught piano lessons for many years. She also worked as secretary/bookkeeper for Gadsden School. She later went to work for Golden Key Realtors, in Jackson, TN, where she retired. She also served as pianist/organist at Center Church for over 70 years and was a member of The Jones Family who traveled for over 55 years spreading the gospel in song across the Mid South area.

Loved ones left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Laurie (Rusty) Petty of Gadsden, TN, and Allison (Jerry) Podio of Lakeland, FL; Grandchildren, Ashley (Jeremy) Smith of Southaven, MS, Morgan (Bailey) Patterson of Milan, TN, and Marisa Podio of Lakeland FL. She also leaves three sisters, Judy Laster of Bells, TN, Linda Taylor of Alamo, TN, and Joan Gregory of Alamo, TN. Great grandchildren left behind are Skyler Smith, Raiden Smith, and J.D. Smith.

Ms. Norville was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Norville; parents, S.J and Faye Jones; brother, Bobby Jones; great-grandson, Tatum Patterson.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Ronk Funeral Home, in Alamo, TN. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Center Methodist Church with Tim Rogers Officiating. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Center Cemetery following the services.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Smith, Bailey Patterson and Honorary Pallbearer John Phillips

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