Phylois Jean Norman (Grandma Dear)

Phylois Jean Norman passed away on August 27, 2026 in Capitola, CA at age 78. She was born in Huttig, Arkansas on November 21, 1947. Phylois was affectionately called Grandma Dear by her family. She grew up in Hurdy, Arkansas and moved to California when she was 19 years old and spent the rest of her life in Santa Cruz County, CA. She was a graduate of Santa Cruz High School.

Grandma Dear was a Christian woman of deep faith whose love for God was expressed in the way she loved her family and friends. She was strong, resilient and kind. She found great joy in going to church, getting dressed up, worshipping and building meaningful connections with others. She was incredibly proud of her family and glowed whenever she was able to spend time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mable and Willie Howard, siblings Willie Howard, Reginia Howard and her aunt Beatrice Carter. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Norman, grandchildren Mike Norman, Steve Norman and Jada Norman, by great grandchildren Carmen Norman, Steven Jr. Norman and Marley Norman. She is also survived by her siblings Clifton Tailor, Lillie Howard, Robert Howard, Thoney Howard, Lenard Howard and niece Carrie Tailor.