In loving memory of
Norris Gray
May 1, 2012
Norris Gray, 22, of New Orleans — remembered as a young life cut short and cared for by friends and local community who recall his presence and promise.
Remembering Norris
A life held close in memory
Norris Gray was a 22-year-old from New Orleans whose life mattered to friends and the local community. Public records and local memorial lists show he died on May 1, 2012; those who knew him remember a young person whose presence was part of everyday life in his neighborhood. While the public record about his personal history is limited, the facts that are known are treated with care: he was found fatally shot at or near Second and Clara streets on the evening of May 1, 2012, and his passing was mourned by family and acquaintances.
Because formal obituary and funeral-home records matching his name and the exact date of death were not located in established archives during this research, the details available are sparse. That scarcity does not diminish the reality of the life lost. This remembrance emphasizes Norris as a person — a young New Orleanian whose life touched others — rather than focusing on the circumstances of his death. For those who wish to honor him, holding his memory respectfully among friends and family and acknowledging the loss felt by his community keeps his name and dignity alive.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
May the memory of Norris be a lasting source of comfort. A life matters far beyond what can ever be captured on a page, and this remembrance is offered with sympathy and respect.