The loving hand of God has gently cradled our Jackie and taken her to prepare for our glorious reunion in heaven. Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Harris Norris, 64, Branson, Mo., and Blue Mound, Linn County, Kan., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at her Branson home due to cancer. She was born Nov. 2, 1950, at the family farm near Blue Mound, the daughter of Warren K. and Julia Mary Gotheridge Harris.
She graduated from Blue Mound High School in the Class of 1968. She then attended Fort Scott Community College and graduated from the American Institute of Banking and the Missouri Auction School.
She was a member of the Tri Lakes Board of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She was a dedicated realtor with ERA Table Rock Realty in Branson, Mo., for 20 plus years. She was a bright light who quickly rose to fame once she entered the real estate business and became a consistent top producer for several years due to the love of her career. Jackie loved the challenge of working the competitive home industry and finding just the right home for her client. More than anything, though, she always wanted to be known as being more than fair to all those she came in contact with. She always attempted to make a difference, not only to her customers, whom she became friends with, but also to everyone who worked around her. She was full of life, funny, focused and had a very quick wit and humor. To those who had the pleasure of knowing her personally, she was much loved for willingness to share her knowledge to any new realtor or anyone who would ask. She was very passionate about her business and her clients and set a high standard for customer service. Prior to her real estate career she was in banking in Ponca City, Okla., Santa Maria, Calif., and Houston and Dallas, Texas and rose from teller to Vice President.
Jackie despised the “Can’t Do” attitude as she was a “doer” and would do her best to overcome most obstacles that got in her way. She was an avid Kansas State University sports fan, and loved to decorate her homes in unexpected ways. She dearly loved her family and friends and rarely met a stranger. She loved practical jokes from time to time, her quick smile and wit were continual, and she loved to entertain her family and friends. She also had a great love for animals and the less fortunate.
She married twice, first to David S. Huber and later to Frank D. Norris. She was also a member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, active Blue Mound High School alumni member and former officer and president of Cozy Cove Homeowners Association where she lived for many years in Branson, Mo.
Jackie goes to meet her father, Warren; grandparents, John and Beulah Harris, and Daniel and Lula Gotheridge; and great-nephew Jaden Terry.
She is survived by her mother Julia Mary Harris; beloved older brother, Denny Harris; niece, Angie Terry; great-nephews, Brandon and Austin Terry; and great-niece Jenna Terry.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 at the Blue Mound School. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery.
Memories are one of the most important treasures we share and she was known for her hospitality and generous spirit welcoming so many to her home for so many special events. Therefore, visitation, lunch and a time to fellowship will be held at the school after the graveside committal. Please all attend as these were “Jackie’s wishes.” The family suggests contributions to the Blue Mound Cemetery Improvement and Beautification Fund or Hospice Compassus, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025

Linn County News Published March 12, 2025 Lila R. McCarty, age 86, of Parker, Kan., passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Richmond, Kan. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. ... [More]
Norma Jean Harvey ~ 09-26-1935 to 02-21-2025

Linn County News Published March 5, 2025 Norma Jean Harvey, age 89, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. She was born on Sept. 26, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of William and Alta Pemberton Keener. She graduated from Turner High School.... [More]
Elizabeth Joyce Keaton ~ 02-14-1936 to 03-01-2025

Linn County News Published March 5, 2025 Elizabeth Joyce Keaton, age 89, Parker, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Joyce was born on Feb. 14, 1936, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Owen and Mildred Smith Gilchrist. She was united in marriage to Richard... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners discuss new option for Devlin Road

During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on March 10, Renee Slinkard of rural Parker, asked once again that the county look into the possibility of paving a three and half mile section of Devlin Road. Slinkard told the commissioners, as she had previously, that the... [More]
Board votes to extend Meik contract

Ray Scholarship discussed at USD 344 board meeting Meeting Monday night, again with a packed board room, the Board of USD 344 voted to extend Elementary Principal Nathan Meik’s contract through the 2026/2027 school year in a 4-3 vote; board members Cindy Inman,... [More]
Resident questions legal opinion on approved minor plat

On March 10, Jan Longnecker spoke to the Linn County Commissioners regarding a legal opinion given at the previous meeting on March 3 on the minor plat that was approved by a former Planning and Zoning Administrator for a property near Parker. Longnecker began by stating he wasn’t... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton boys’ basketball earns Sub-State runner-up

The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team had quite the run to their Sub-State tournament bracket this year. The Jays were in the 2A Yates Center Sub-Sate Bracket 1 as a five seed. They won their first game against the 12 seed Eureka on Feb. 27 to advance to the semifinal... [More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball ends season against Neodesha

The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Neodesha on March 4 to compete in the 3A girls’ basketball Columbus Sub-State Bracket #2 semifinal. The girls reached this game by defeating Iola in the first round on Feb. 27 at Prairie View, 39-35. In this... [More]
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