Mrs. Gail Oglesby Norman, 63, of Meadville, Mississippi, passed from this life on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Meadville Convalescent Home. She was born on December 16, 1956, in Natchez, Mississippi, to Walter Lee Oglesby Sr. and Alberta Pritchard Oglesby.

A walk through visitation will be at Providence Baptist Church on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 9:00 AM until the time of the private family service at 11:00 AM. The family respectfully asks that everyone follow COVID-19 guidelines by practicing social distancing and wearing masks at all times. A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled at a later date.

Rev. Herman Aldridge and Rev. Marvin Howard will officiate the service. Franklin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

She lived life to the fullest despite having a stroke at age 31 leaving her with the inability to speak or move. With assistive technology she used the gift of art to inspire others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter Lee Oglesby Sr. and Alberta Pritchard Oglesby.

Survivors include her daughter, Kayla McDavid (Chance) of Clinton, Mississippi; son, Will Norman (Jennifer) of Wesson, Mississippi, brothers, Walter Lee Oglesby Jr. (Jane) of Sulphur, Louisiana; Ronald Oglesby (Linda) of Knoxville, Tennessee; Stephen Oglesby (Charlotte) of Meadville and four grandchildren—Brayden, Trace, and Joshua McDavid and Leah Norman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Gail's name to the Gail Oglesby Norman Memorial Fund, which will be available soon at the Bank of Franklin. This fund will be used to further Rev. Marvin Howard's ministry to enhance the quality of life of Franklin County residents needing assistive technology for communication. Memorials can also be made to the Meadville Convalescent Home or Providence Baptist Church.