Etowah – Beatrice Bell Norris, 85, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late James Earl and Della Byrd Bell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Harry Norris and her daughter; Mary Ellen Norris. She was a proud mother of four children, Linda Norris Blackwell, Steve Richard Norris, the late Mary Ellen Norris and Dusty Dan Norris. In addition to three children, she is survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Beatrice was a kind and giving woman and all who knew her felt blessed to be a part of her life. A graveside service will be held 12pm, Friday, August 28, 2015 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Pisgah Forest, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you perform an act of kindness for someone who passes through your life. A sincere thank you is extended to the staff of Transylvania Regional Hospital with special recognition to nurses Teresa and Carla for their exceptional compassion and care. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.