Wilma Norris Knight, mom of TV star Chuck Norris, has died at age 103. The actor instructed followers on Instagram that his “fantastic mom went residence to be with Jesus” on the morning of Wednesday, December 4.
“Our mother was a girl of unwavering religion, a beacon of sunshine in our lives, and her love mirrored God’s grace,” Norris added in his Instagram publish, sharing images of himself together with his late mother (above).
“Rising up, her laughter crammed our residence with pleasure, and her hugs offered a way of security that we’ll endlessly cherish.” The Walker, Texas Ranger alum went on, “She had a exceptional approach of constructing everybody really feel particular, typically placing the wants of others earlier than her personal. From my earliest recollections, she taught me the significance of kindness and compassion.”
Knight had two different sons with husband Ray Norris: Aaron, who works as a stunt performer and TV producer, and Wieland, who died at age 26 whereas serving with the U.S. Military within the Vietnam Warfare, in keeping with Folks.
“I’m so grateful for the numerous classes she shared, the prayers she lifted for us, and the best way she embodied the love of Christ day by day,” Norris closed on Instagram. “We love you, Mother. Till we meet once more.”
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Followers took to the feedback part of Norris’ Instagram publish to share their condolences.
“Chuck, our hearts and ideas are with you and your loved ones,” one wrote.
“Will put her and your loved ones in my prayers,” one other commenter mentioned.
The actor beforehand praised his mom in a Mat 2021 WorldNetDaily essay celebrating her a centesimal birthday. Norris wrote on the time that his mom was born into poverty in rural Oklahoma, grew to become a ward of the state at age eight, and was hospitalized for a uncommon illness for 2 years of her childhood. At age 16, Knight married Norris’ father however was “deserted to lift her three boys on their lonesome,” Norris added.
“Mother has been an instance of perseverance and religion her complete life,” he wrote on the time. “There’s a Spanish proverb that claims: ‘An oz of mom is price a pound of clergy.’ I believe that’s approach undervalued for my mother, since she’s additionally now a centenarian saint. … I’m so grateful you’re my mother, and so is brother Aaron. We at all times have been. We’ve been by thick and skinny on this life, and we’re nonetheless going sturdy — a bit of rust however nonetheless runnin’!”