Jeannie was born and raised in Chicago, where she received B.A. degrees in Education and Psychology from Saint Xavier College. She and her husband Bob were married in Chicago in 1962 and came to the Bay Area for his army assignment in 1963.
Jeannie is survived by her husband Bob, son Mike Normant, daughter Laura Drago (Steve), son Eric Normant (Melanie), 5 grandchildren, sister Joan Therese Raimondi ("E.J."), brother Jon Erickson (Marilyn) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Community Service, 1381 S. First St., San Jose, CA 95110.