Mrs. Norma Simpson Watson Browne, age 95, a resident of Wilkesboro, NC and formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away of Friday, September 5, 2025.

Norma was born March 13, 1930, in Surry County, NC a daughter of the late Sion Floyd Watson and the late Ollie Simpson. She worked for Hormel Meats as a secretary, had a Masters Degree from UNC Greensboro, she enjoyed genealogy crocheting, cooking, art painting and palm reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Connellan Browne on December 8, 2017 and her brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Robert Browne and his wife Rebecca of Wilkesboro, NC; her grandchildren, Eric Browne and Ashlie Browne; her great-grandchildren, Zane, Aubriella, Joshus, Laci and Emma Rose.

There will be a private family gathering in Wilkesboro at a later date. J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Winston-Salem, NC 10301 N. NC Highway 109, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Online condolences may be sent to the Browne family at jcgreenandsons.com.