December 31, 2018 marked the end of an era for Joy Norris, vice president of marketing at CCB Community Bank.

“It has been the most wonderful 25-plus years of my life. It’s hard to believe the day is finally here to say ‘I’ll see you later,’ ” Norris said to CCB employees of her retirement.

Norris was hired as a marketing coordinator in July of 1993 and later was promoted to vice president of marketing.

CEO Tom Lane said, “When Joy took over the marketing department she said her main purpose was to show how the bank is involved in the community and is concerned about people, a statement she has stood by for over 25 years.”

Her signature ads always contained a heart somewhere throughout the ad as a symbol of CCB’s love for the community, a tradition CCB plans to continue.

Norris said, “I’ve witnessed and experienced new inventions, lifestyle conveniences and technology changes, and I can’t wait to see what is yet to come.”

Norris took care of the community and employees of CCB and she will be missed. Even though she loved working at CCB, she said is ready to spend more time with her family.  For now, she will be helping her husband, Carl Norris, at C1 Custom Truck and spending more time with her mother.

Norris was recognized at the CCB Annual Christmas party in December with a heart-inspired ring.