Frances Consetta (Harmon) Norwood, 78

MILLSBORO - Frances Consetta (Harmon) Norwood of Millsboro died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Va., after a lengthy illness. She was 78.

Frances was born May 25, 1929, to the late William Edward and L. Jeanette (Johnson) Harmon, in Millsboro.

She graduated from Delaware State College High School for Colored Students, now Delaware State University, and later attended and graduated from Apex Beauty School, Philadelphia, and received her diploma in cosmetology.

Frances then returned to Millsboro and opened her own beauty shop and also was a dressmaker.

She married the love of her life, George W., and from this union three children were born.

Frances for many years worked at the Sports Craft, a former clothing firm in Lewes.

She was a member of Israel United Methodist Church near Lewes.

Frances was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Jauna T. Norwood.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George W. Norwood. Oct. 5 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. She is also survived by one son, Gemez W. and his wife, Felonise Norwood of Millsboro; one daughter, Tyniece J. Norwood of Chesapeake, Va.; one grandson, Eric Lee Martin Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two sisters, Phyllis L. Morris and Janet C. Harmon, both of Millsboro.

Services will be noon Friday at Israel United Methodist Church, Plantation Road, Lewes, where friends may call two hours prior.

A viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Harmony United Methodist Church, John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro.

Burial will be in the Israel Church Cemetery.

The Rev. Thomas Johnson will officiate.

Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.