Betty Norwood, 86, of Denton, who worked for UNT for more than 43 years as an assistant to the chair in the chemistry and physics departments, died Aug. 3. She came to UNT in 1969 and retired reluctantly in 2014 at age 78. She was most happy planning events and supporting the departments. She had survived breast cancer and is remembered for her generosity and devotion to family. Known for her sense of humor and storytelling, she enjoyed writing poems and short stories and was an avid traveler.Betty Norwood, 86, of Denton, who worked for UNT for more than 43 years as an assistant to the chair in the chemistry and physics departments, died Aug. 3. She came to UNT in 1969 and retired reluctantly in 2014 at age 78. She was most happy planning events and supporting the departments. She had survived breast cancer and is remembered for her generosity and devotion to family. Known for her sense of humor and storytelling, she enjoyed writing poems and short stories and was an avid traveler.
A “Celebration of Life” will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the University Union, Room 382.
