Mary-Britton Norton

MARY-BRITTON NORTON, 29, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2016. "Boogie," as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born in Little Rock on Oct. 2, 1986 to Gretchen Gray (Tim Daters) and N.M Norton (Susan Campbell). She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Charles Henry Gray, Beverly Beeson Stocker, Nathan M. Norton, Sr., and Jessamine T. Norton; as well as by her doting uncle, Hank Gray and her cousin, Shelton Yocum. Mary-Britton leaves behind her loving parents; devoted sisters, Gray Elizabeth Norton of Lebanon, N.H. and Elise Riedel of Hobart, Tasmania; step-siblings: Andrew (Callie), Adam (Valerie), and Elizabeth Daters, John (Tiffany) and Shannon Cromwell; grandparent, Bequita Gray; aunts, Anne (Dick) James and Lisa Yocum; cousins: Hank (Katherine) and Chad Gray, Andrew (Chesha) and William (Sarah) James, and Laura Yocum; and her fiancé, Roddy Crawford. She is also cherished by the numerous extended family members who share her spirit. Mary-Britton graduated from Little Rock Central High School and studied media communications at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She devoted much of her vibrant life to caring for those who called to her, particularly the developmentally disabled and the chronically ill. She worked tirelessly at the ARC and Lifestyles of Arkansas. Most recently, she found joy working as a private caregiver. She made lifelong friendships with the people for whom she provided care. She will be remembered for her kindness, her exuberance, and her devotion to her many friends and acquaintances. She was a special person, the sort who is loved by all. Her compassion for others was matched only by her zest and vivaciousness. As her nickname implies, Boogie danced into the lives of many people. Her intelligence and wit belied her years. She was nothing short of fabulous. She kept everyone on their toes and loved each and every along the way. We are all lucky to have known her, and we will miss her dearly. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 11 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Lindsey and Reverend Vic Nixon. A reception of joy will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Caring Ministries, ARC of Arkansas, CARE for Animals, or your chosen charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Mary-Britton will never be forgotten by the many people that she touched with her gentle soul and her kind, compassionate, and caring manner. She was truly amazing; ask anyone. She was a genuine Tupelo Honey, "an angel of the first degree". "And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!" -Shakespeare "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you" -JOHN 15:12