Mrs. Mable Lucille Norah

Her Story: On October 21, 2018 at 4:00 am Mable Lucille Norah a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 93. Mable was born on March 19, 1924 in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Willie and Fanny Kent Norman. Several years later the family relocated to Cleveland, Mississippi. She received her formal education through the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. As she grew and developed, Mable left Cleveland in the late 40s and moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1951, she married and from this union one child was born. In 1962, she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Norah. They were inseparable. They enjoyed each other’s company and were very happy together. They raised their son, but not only their son, but many others. Her home was a haven of rest and refuge for many children. Mable was a master seamstress. She had a passion for gardening and decorating. Her home was always immaculate. Filled with the finest, luxurious, grand furniture and artifacts anyone could possess. Even though extremely posh, her doors were always unlocked and open for family, friends or anyone in need of a place to stay. Mable was employed with the Detroit school system board of education until her retirement. In 1985, along with her enduring husband, they establish Al- Norah Foster Care facility. Al- Norah Foster Care facility was a state certified home for over 30 years. This home aided individuals requiring help with activities of daily living and ongoing supervision. Al- Norah’s was not your typical foster care facility. Al- Norah was a home with a shared living and dining that provided not only assistance but provided a safe clean environment and conveyed love to all its clients. For years Mable would supply comestibles to the community. Along with her friends, they would load these items into her car and deliver them to the sick and shut in, destitute individuals or anyone in need of assistance. Mable had a huge heart, larger than life and was always willing to help anyone in need. At an early age Mable accepted Christ. As a child she was baptized at the old State Missionary Baptist Church in Mississippi. She continued her devotion to God at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. Mable was the president of the pastor’s aid board under the leadership of Pastor C. L. Crews for over 30 years. On October 21, 2018, Mable Lucille Norah departed this life at 4:00 a.m. at Providence Hospital.

Mrs. Mable Lucille Norah

March 19, 1927 - October 21, 2018