Norma Lee (Schelland) Gregory

Norma Lee Gregory of Cross Plains, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Trail officiating. Burial will follow in Cross Plains Cemetery with Will Gregory, Justin Goodman, Jacob Cron, Aiden Cron, Jeffrey Gregory, and Chris Fox serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of service.

Mrs. Norma was born October 5, 1933, to Louis Lee "Dutch" Schelland and Grace Gamble Schelland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years William Alford “Bill” Gregory (2007) and son Jeffrey Herbert “Jeff” Gregory (1997). Also preceded in death by father and mother, stepmother Sadie Burns Martin Schelland, three sisters Grace Lee Schelland Binkley, Patti Lupaye Duke Schelland Buchanan, Margie Schelland Binkley.

Survived by daughter Cynthia Lynn Gregory Warren of Cross Plains; sons, William Louis (Debbie) Gregory of Cottontown and Mark Carlton (Polly) Gregory of Cross Plains. Also survived by six grandchildren, Kimberly Warren (Chris) Fox formerly known as Kimberly Warren Cron, Christy Gregory (John) Lemon, Carrie Gregory (Larry) Parker, Karen Gregory (Justin) Goodman, William Tyler Gregory, Jeffrey Lee (Kristi) Gregory; eight great grandchildren, Jacob (Alexandria) Cron, Aiden Cron, Ezzra Fox, Asa Fox, Jenna Gregory, Julie Gregory, Benjamin Lemon, Elijah Lemon.

Lovingly known as "Nanny" by her family, Norma was a homemaker for 73 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Most of all, Norma was a devoted Christian example who loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. She taught Bible School for over 25 years. For many years she taught classes for two- and three-year-old children. She also taught third, fourth, and fifth grade Sunday School classes.

Norma enjoyed collecting art and figurines featuring lighthouses. She loved the message of the lighthouse as a beacon of hope and guidance. To Norma, the lighthouse represented strength, perseverance, and resilience in times of turmoil and adversity. Gladly taking on the role of family historian, Norma loved taking pictures of her family throughout the years. A house full of people made her happy! Beautiful sunsets gave her joy; they were featured in many of her photographs and poems. Among all the lovely memories of Norma, the family remembers she made the best biscuits and Southern sweet tea!

The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to Robertson County Funeral Home.

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