OkolonaBreylon Norwood, 8 months old, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at the University of Jackson Medical Center. He was born June 26, 2012 in Amory to Audreanna Norwood and Joshua Pannell. Although his short life was a daily struggle to survive, he brought much joy and happiness to his family who loved him dearly.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Clouse officiating. Burial will be in the Oddfellows Cemetery.

In addition to his parents, Audreanna and Joshua, he is survived by his grandparents, Tammy Lynn Norwood, Sammy Gillylen, Gloria Tubbs, and Jessie Pannell (Sarah); his great-grandparents, Edith and John Lamar Norwood, Annie Bogan, and Dorothy Mae Gillylen; great-great-grandparents, Beatrice Jolly and Meta Hampton; special aunts and uncles, Cliff and Stacy Norwood, Quenshay Bogan, Maurice Johnson, John Tyler Norwood (Stephanie), Clint Norwood (Tina), Tina Red (Donald); and numerous extended family members.

Pallbearers will be Martez Holland, Marquis Holland, Brian Wooten and J.D. Mize. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cliff Norwood and Dean Perry.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.