One of the most active celebrities of his generation is Chuck Norris. The
82-year-old established a career out of acting and marital arts, and
millions of people still revere him now.
But for Norris, his mother may always be the most important person in his
life.
Due to his numerous martial arts accomplishments, his extensive collection
of belts, and his acting career, Chuck Norris is well-known to the general
public. But maybe the titles he proudly bears are those of adoring son and
devoted spouse!
He frequently makes reference to Wilma Norris, the actor's mother, and the
impact she has had on his life. At a period when the world wasn't too nice
to single mothers, he has spoken about the incredible strength of her
character in being able to raise three kids alone.
The actor honored both his mother and his wife Gena last year on Mother's
Day, thanking them for their great influences on his life.
Spending time with my mom, Wilma Norris Knight, is something I really
cherish and love. There are no adequate words to express how I feel...
By chance, his mother celebrated her 100th birthday on the same day, which
prompted her son to add, "I love you, Mom! Enjoy your 100th birthday!
Chuck has frequently mentioned how his mother is still a committed member
of the neighborhood and a regular prayer warrior. He claimed that while she
prayed for his professional success, she also prayed for him to find a woman
to change his life, and that her prayer was answered.
Wilma overcame challenging circumstances to reach her current position. She
was born in an impoverished home. She suffered later in life but was able to
raise her three kids alone because their father, her spouse, left the family
quite early.
Mother's Day greetings! In addition, I want to express my gratitude to my
gorgeous wife and mother for being the wonderful moms and wives they are.
Mama and Gena I cherish you both more than I can express.
However, she was still able to raise three guys on her own. educating them
about religion and assisting them in becoming independent so that they would
understand that nothing is impossible.
And we saw Chuck Norris start a highly successful career as a martial
artist in Hollywood as a result of her trust in her kids and instilling such
a conviction.
The actor has always prioritized his family. In 1998, he wed Gena, and the
two of them had a child in 2001.
Mom, happy birthday! 101 YEARS OLD WOW! :) There aren't enough words to
express my love and gratitude for you. We appreciate all that you have done
for us throughout the many years that God has blessed us to be a
family.
Ten years into their marriage, his wife's arthritic symptoms appeared. She
was supposed to have an MRI, as well as other tests and treatments, but
everything backfired. She became ill as a result, and she needed
round-the-clock nursing care to get back to her prior healthy state.
Chuck accepted the difficulty head-on. "Right now, keeping her alive is all
I care about," he stated.
The family guy, putting his profession aside, made sure to concentrate on
his wife's care and stayed at her side throughout her illness.
Wilma Norris, the family patriarch, reached 101 years old in May of this
year. Chuck, her son, was the first to post about it in appreciation of his
mother's life thus far. Happy Birthday Mom! was the post's caption. 101
YEARS OLD WOW! There aren't enough words to express my love and gratitude
for you. I appreciate all that you have done for us throughout the years
that God has blessed us to be together.
Chuck has always made a point of telling people how much he cherishes his
mother and how important she is to him. She was young when he first fell
deeply in love with her; he once recalled in an interview, "When I was born,
I almost died from problems. She was at home praying for my salvation and
prosperity when I was on the verge of losing my soul to Hollywood a few
decades ago.
Wilma Norris' life was not simple. She was raised in such extreme poverty
that at the age of only eight, she was declared a state orphan.
She received therapy for a rare condition for two years while residing in a
hospital. When she was an adult, she married Ray, had three children, and
had a family. Veteran of World War II, Ray had a drinking problem and had
lost a limb when he got home.
He struggled to maintain a job due to his alcoholism. He was unable to
provide for the family financially. This led Wilma to relocate to Wilson,
Oklahoma with her three boys.
Chuck has frequently told fans how, despite the fact that this was the
Great Depression era, her mother's faith never wavered and she made sure to
always think things will get better.
"Mom has been an example of perseverance and faith her entire life," the
actor said of his mother. Along with losing her two husbands, a stepson, two
grandchildren, and my younger brother Wieland in the Vietnam War, she has
also had to deal with these losses. She has repeatedly battled cancer and
has had about 30 surgeries for various problems, yet she is still alive to
share her story.
In order to talk about her life and family, Wilma made a rare appearance on
the Mike Huckabee show in 2012. She cited regular family prayer time and
making sure everyone attended church regularly as the keys to her successful
parenting.
Young parents should shower them with affection, she urged. Bring them to
Sunday services and church. However, as you can see, God didn't give us our
kids. He merely temporarily loaned them to us.
Indeed, Wilma Norris is an inspiration. The Norris family matriarch is
still going strong at 101 years old.
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