Norma Lee Parrott
Born: January 1st, 1925
Died: April 21st, 2021
Obituary
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Norma Lee Parrott passed away at the age of 96 in Bakersfield, Ca. Norma was born January 01,1925 to Norman and Alma Baker growing up in Centralia, Illinois. She went to William Woods College where she met her first husband, Dave Garrett and they lived in St Louis, Mo. She came to Wasco, Ca as a single mom with her 4 year old daughter Debbie to visit her sister, Dorothy Sukut. While taking Debbie, nieces and nephew to the public pool she met the handsome lifeguard that helped her open the wading pool gate. She was too short (only 4 feet 10 inches). She married her lifeguard/educator Art Parrott in 1957. Art adopted Debbie and their son Robert was born in 1958. Norma and Art were married for 53 years. Together they totally enjoyed the opportunity to go to countries around the world. In retirement, they cruised the USA in their RV. Art passed away in 2010 and their son Robert passed away in 2019.
Norma is survived by her daughter Debbie, as well as her daughter-in-law, Debbie, her grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah), Amanda (Ryan) and Bradley. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Molly, Christopher, Olive and Jude. Norma spent the last seven years being lovingly cared for by the staff at Pacifica Senior Living in Bakersfield. She was fondly known there as “Perico”.
The family is holding a graveside service at Wasco Cemetery, 300 Leonard Ave. Wasco, Ca on May 20, 2021 at 10:00 am. Arrangements are being handled by Peters Funeral Home. The family asked that memorial contributions be made to M.A.R.E. (Mastering Abilities Riding Equines). It s a therapeutic riding center for special needs children and adults in Bakersfield. Please also consider St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.