Norita Rae Alcorn left this world on February 13, 2024 to be reunited with her husband of 67 years, Virgil Alcorn.

Norita was born in Longview, Washington on June 22, 1940, to Inabelle Buri and Ray Smith. In her early teen years she moved to Santa Cruz for a short period of time before moving to Arcata, starting her freshman year at Arcata High School. That was the same year that she met Virgil. Thereafter they had four children - Vicky, Rhonda, Michael and Tami.

Norita was a family woman who enjoyed camping, family vacations and family reunions. She also enjoyed going out dancing with Virgil and their friends.

The majority of Norita’s career was spent in retail, with the longest standing being the manager at Beno’s in Arcata. After the closure of Beno’s, she went on to work at Britt Credit Service where she ultimately retired from.

Norita is survived by her children Vicky Couch (Tommy), Rhonda Dellabalma, Michael Alcorn (Peggy), Tami Alcorn Gruetzmacher, grandchildren Eldon Cari (Courtney), Randy Cari (Leanna), Melinda Cari, Melissa Styir (Colt), Nicole Uhl (Ian), Christine Peets (Garret), Monica Rose (Andy), Christopher Gruetzmacher, Ryan Gruetzmacher, Terry Gruetzmacher, Christopher Hopkins, Brandalyn Schumacher, Tamerra Schumacher, along with many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Norita is also survived by her siblings Linda Johnson, Johnny Buri, Marla Rountree, life-long friend Virginia Dunson, and several nieces and nephews.

Norita is preceded in death by her husband Virgil Alcorn, parents Inabelle Buri and Ray Smith, and sister Bonnie Lytle.

Services will be held on February 22, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Arcata.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Christopher Gruetzmacher, Ryan Gruetzmacher, Terry Gruetzmacher, Andy Rose, Ian Uhl, and Garret Peets.