Connetta Norwood(March 10, 1929 - January 2, 2012)
Funeral Services for Mrs. Connetta Hilton Norwood are held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 in Chappelle Memorial A M E Church, 1101 Pine Street with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Connetta Hilton Norwood was born March 10, 1929 in Manning, South Carolina. She was the third daughter of the late James “Ned” and Bessie Dixon Hilton. Connetta departed this life on January 2, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Her early education was received in Manning, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education at Allen University of Columbia, South Carolina, and did her post graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and other colleges.
Connetta retired as a very dedicated elementary teacher from the Philadelphia School District and spent her life positively effecting young lives as well as helping others strive for success during the critical times in America.
Likewise spiritually, she faithfully served God and her church, Zion African Method Episcopal Church of Philadelphia, in many capacities as a very dedicated willing worker throughout her years until her health failed her.
Even then, during her illness, she became well known in the University of Pennsylvania Center for Rehabilitation and Care for her participation in numerous activities and even as a volunteer reading tutor of elementary children. All of the staff and residents of that facility will remember and miss her actions, performances, and quiet spirit.
Connetta was predeceased by her parents, the late James and Bessie Dixon Hilton; her husband, Robert Norwood; two sisters: Susan Hilton Stewart and Gussie Hilton Wright; and one brother, Levi Hilton.
Survived by and left to mourn her and cherish precious memories are nephews, J. Nelson Stewart (Gloria), Edmond House and Darryl House, two nieces, Valerie House, and Wilma House-Goins, and a host of grand-nieces, other relatives and Saints of Christ.
