11/19/2025
Rebecca Ann Manus Norton was born November 8, 1961 to Marella Faye Holloway and Orrie Allen Manus. She passed away on November 18, 2025 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas. Rebecca grew up in the Monette and Leachville Arkansas area. Rebecca was a devoted child of God and of the Baptist Faith. She was a homemaker, and her life is her family; she found no stranger, and she helped others who were in need whenever possible. Rebecca’s legacy comes from her strong spiritual outlook and values she kept along with her God-fearing ways that will carry her through eternity. Rebecca loved to knit when she was able and, especially, loved Christmas and The Little House on The Prairie! Her smile and great cheer gave others hope; her caring nature instilled peace in those around her. Rebecca was sure to be the life of any party and welcomed all, no matter who they were.
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Manus Norton is survived by; one son: William “Frankie” Norton, Jr. (Nancy Walker Norton) of Paragould, Arkansas; one daughter: Kimberly Crutchfield Norton of Jonesboro, Arkansas (Stevie Marrs); spouse: William Frank Norton, Sr. of Ash Flat, Arkansas; father-in-law: Paul Norton, Sr. of Pioneer, Louisiana; Hazel Norton/Family; Tommy Carmichael/Family; one son-in-law: Cametrus Glover, Sr.; stepfather: Lupe Rojas Sr/Family; Grandchildren: Orrie Jackson Wells, Camesha Jackson Wells both of Blytheville, Arkansas, Cametrus Glover, Jr. of Paragould, Arkansas, Kaylin Williams of Michigan, Henry Bradford of Blytheville, Arkansas, Joseph Crutchfield of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Starr Norton, and Olivia Norton both of Paragould, Arkansas; siblings Librada Rojas of Pioneer, Louisiana, Francis Gates (Elizabeth Gates) of Leachville, Arkansas, David Rojas (Christine Effinger Rojas) of Paragould, Arkansas, Charles Manus of Monette, Arkansas, and Tammy Keiter Churchwell of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Sherry Bowman/Family of Leachville, Arkansas, Tina Holland and Macel Spencer and family of Monette, Arkansas; Dewayne Cook and Family of Marmaduke ,Arkansas; Donna Speakman and Debra Ashley/ Family; She is, also, survived by many adopted children and grandchildren: Kedrick Kelly/Family of Lake Providence, Louisiana; Jay McDonald/Family of Paragould, Arkansas; Raymond Mayo of Paragould, Arkansas; China Grant/Family of Houston, Texas; and many others and friends whom she spent her time on earth with and for.
She is preceded in death by; two daughters: Tiffany and Rachel Norton; mother: Marella Files; mother in-law: Patsy Norton; father: Orrie Manus; two aunts; Wanda Johnson and Bonnie Manus, cousin: Tony Hamilton; stepmother: Sue Yarbro; son-in-law: William Crutchfield; three grandchildren: William Frank Norton III, Nataly Norton Edgin, and Tiffany’s unborn child; and friend: Terrie Puckett Mullen.
Rebecca’s life and time on earth has brought some deep-rooted memories from near and far and may she forever rest upon high amongst the heavens’ grace and mercies.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Funeral Service in Manila, Arkansas. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Monnette Cemetery in Monette, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.
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