Norma Lee Metz, 76, of Statesville, N.C., lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 29, 2025.

She was born April 5, 1949, to Frank and Norma Stinson. She was born and raised in raised in Joplin, Mo., where she worked for Labarge, Midcon Cables and Motorola. She married Frank Metz Sr. and had two sons, Frank Metz Jr. and Shannon Todd Metz. Later the family moved to Statesville, where she was employed at Asmo in spot welding and the supply room.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Norma Stinson; husband, Frank Mets Sr.; and son, Shannon Todd Metz.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Frank Metz Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Laura Dawn Metz, both of Lincolnton, N.C.; and her brother, Gary Reniker of Troutman, N.C.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.