Joy Cheatham Norton

Joy Norton, age 94, of Fort Mill died September 21, 2014 at CMC Pineville.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill with Rev. Jeannie Bickett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will take place at the Highlands Cemetery in Highlands, NC and will be private.Born in Memphis, TN on September 25, 1919, Mrs. Norton was the daughter of John William Cheatham and Ethyl Brogdon Cheatham. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John William (Bill) Cheatham, Jr.Joy moved to Fort Mill fifteen years ago from Highlands and became a member of Unity Presbyterian Church. She volunteered at the Fort Mill Care Center, where she worked the front desk and did the scheduling. She also was a member of a RAIN support team and delivered meals to the elderly.As a long time resident of Highlands, she enjoyed reading, painting, entertaining, golf, and playing bridge. Joy volunteered at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, the church thrift shop, and the Highlands library. She also was active in the Highlands United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Bailey, and second husband, Dr. George R. Norton. Surviving are her daughter, Jill Washam (Steve) of Indian Land, SC, grandchildren, Perry Raoul Griffin, and Michael Raoul (Julie), and three great grandchildren, Kathryn Griffin, Jack Griffin, and Jonathan Raoul.Memorials can be made to the Fort Mill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1267, Fort Mill, SC 29716; or the Fort Mill Care Center, P.O Box 1401, Fort Mill, SC 29716.Condolences can be made at www.Wolfefuneralhome.com.Read Obituary