Norma Lee Dashiell Phillips of Salisbury passed away on June 14 at the age of 91. On October 14, 1950, she married Larry Phillips at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Oriole. They were happily married for nearly 64 years when he passed away in 2014. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her mother, Ethel Gibson Dashiell Lawson; her stepfather, Edgar “Ted” Lawson; three brothers: Norris, Wallace and Barnes Dashiell; and father, Millard Dashiell.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Bryan (Sue) Phillips, Diane (Louis) Bradley, and Danny (Wendy) Phillips; grandchildren: Brandon Phillips, Kristen Bennett, Danny Phillips, Timmy Phillips, Beth Phillips, and Mark Phillips; and great grandchildren: Matthew Bennett, Olivia Bennett, Lilly Phillips, Blaine Phillips, and Lincoln Phillips.
Norma Lee was a Washington High School and Salisbury Institute graduate, held various office and customer service positions, and especially excelled at being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She was a faithful 50+ year member of Trinity United Methodist Church and also held dear her childhood church, St. Peters United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending church services and functions, sharing a meal with her family, gardening, reading, shopping, and sitting down for a cup of coffee with one of her many friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Oriole. Norma Lee leaves behind many fond memories for those who knew and loved her. Her children suggest the best way to keep their mother’s memory and spirit alive is to follow her example: Love your family and friends unconditionally, give an encouraging smile and kind word to all you meet, give thanks for what you have and share it with others, search for the good in people ignoring the rest, and laugh heartily.
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