Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.

Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed,

for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

The final chapter of Norrdeen's life ended Wednesday, March 13, 2025 at St. John Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York.

Norrdeen was born on January 31, 1946, to the late Andrew and Mary Thrash in Thomaston, Alabama. She found Christ at an early age and was baptized at Glover Primitive Baptist Church and remained faithful to the end. Norrdeen attended Marengo County Training School and after graduating in 1964 she came to New York City to start her journey in life. Norrdeen worked at Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance Company, New York Telephone Company, Brooks Brothers Inc., Avalon Jewelry Polisher, The United States Postal Service and as a home attendant, which she retired after 25 years of helping others.

Norrdeen was a child of God, she attended The Universal Church in Brooklyn, New York until she fell sick. Norrdeen loved gospel music; her favorite singers were The Canton Spirituals, The Spiritual QC's, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Gospel Keynotes, The Soul Stirrers, The Wiliam Brothers, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama and the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi. Norrdeen had favorite Bible verses: Romans 8:28 and Psalms 73:26. Norrdeen also loved to crochet. Norrdeen was big on Politics and very Pro-Black. Norrdeen was a huge sports fan; especially baseball, basketball and her favorite baseball players were Reggie Jackson and Ruben Sierra of the New York Yankees. Norrdeen was also a collector of Hall of Fame pages in Sports Illustrated Magazines and The Daily News Newspaper.

Norrdeen was a ray of sunshine. She was funny, loving, and would help anyone, especially her family when needed. Norrdeen and her sister, Sammie will be together again after being two peas in a pod all their lives. Norrdeen also help raise her nieces and grandnieces; Ju-Wannah D. Crawford of Manchester, CT, Sha'Quana L. Thrash of New York, New York, Na-Tavia A. Johnson of Brooklyn, New York, Nefadezha A. Allen of West Hartford, CT and Ny'Mirah of West Hartford, Ct and Ahmir E.L. Lopez and Belle of New York, New York.

Norrdeen was preceded in death by three sisters; Susie Watkins, Sammie Thrash and Edna R. Thrash and one brother; David Thrash.

Norrdeen leaves to cherish her loving memories: one sister; Orlanda D. Thrash of Thomaston, Alabama, three brothers; Willie Thrash of The Bronx, New York, Nehemiah Thrash of Portsmouth, Virginia and Michael Thrash of Birmingham, Alabama, and a host of nieces, grandnieces, nephews, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, other relatives and numerous friends.

Jesus says peace I leave with you: My peace I give to you. not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27