Norma Thelma Cuthrell, 89, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born in Rocky Mount on May 24, 1925 as the first daughter of the late Joseph Monroe Cuthrell and Thelma Scammell Cuthrell. She was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Cuthrell and nephew Ron Smith, Jr.

She is survived by her sister Jo Smith and husband Ronald of Henderson, NV.

A private family graveside service will be held at Pine View Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ron E. Smith, Jr. Scholarship Fund, NC State Engineering Foundation Inc., Campus Box 7901, Raleigh, NC 27695.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.