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Norr, Carol (1940-2009)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2009 Jun 1 p. 6
Birth date: 1940 Aug 7
text of obituary:
Norr served in MCC and mission agency offices for 44 years
By Mennonite Mission Network staff
ELKHART, Ind. — Carol Norr, who worked in administration and finances during her 44 years with Mennonite agencies, made her tasks into celebration and sharing God's joy.
Nor, 68, of Berne, died May 12 in Swiss Village Retirement Community.
At Mennonite Mission Network, where she served from 1986 to 2008, her position receiving and processing donations to mission efforts gave her opportunities for frequent outbursts of exuberance.
At Mennonite Central Committee from 1964 to 1986, she was administrative assistant to executives at MCC's Akron, Pa., offices.
Stanley Green, MMN executive director, had an office near Norr.
"For many years, my concentration often was interrupted by the sound of a loud bell pealing, followed by Carol's excited voice announcing the receipt of [an] offering," he wrote. "I cannot count the number of small chocolate treats she would distribute to rejoice over a major gift . . . or the moments when she would lead development staff in celebratory dances down the hallways, complete with small rhythm instruments, when [donors'] generosity or a piece of correspondence seemed to require the most festive celebration possible."