Crystal Dora "Gail" Norton Baines, 45, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Bradley Norton and the late Winston "Gerald" Norton. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dan and Pearl Sams Norton; maternal grandparents, Everette Bradley and Dora Pruitte Waddell; brothers, Boyd and Danny Norton.

Gail was loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a devout Christian who 's hope was that everyone would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Gail loved her Church, Butterflies, Angels, Singing and was an avid sports fan. She was always kind and loving to everyone she met.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 20 years, Brian Baines; sons, Addison and Trenton Baines; sisters, Geraldine Rector (Steve), Jeanure Anne "Jan" Norton and Veronica Coffey (Travis); brothers, Alvin Norton, David Norton (Marylynn) and James Norton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in the Higgins Family Cemetery, at Blue Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Mars Hill, NC. Reverends Phillip Parker and Wade Rice will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday, November 22, 2021, from 6-8:00pm, at Blue Ridge Funeral Service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.