Phyllis "Punkin" Blanton Norman

Phyllis Blanton Norman, affectionately known as “Punkin,” of Rutherford County, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 57.

Punkin was truly one of a kind. She was funny, strong-willed, and wonderfully stubborn, with a personality that could fill a room. She loved dogs and especially enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She could make you laugh, speak her mind without hesitation, and leave you with a story you would remember for years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, JT Norman and Judy Norman, and her brothers, Jerry Norman and Robert Norman.

Punkin leaves behind three sons: Richard Waters of Forest City, North Carolina, and his daughters, Serienity Waters and Daisy Waters; Mark Norman of Chicago, Illinois, and his children, Nathan Norman and Aubrey Norman; and Ryan Norman, and his children, Ryan Norman Jr. and Jamison Norman.

She is also survived by her brother, John Norman and his wife, Debbie, of Bostic, North Carolina; her sister, Loretta and her husband, Todd, of Spindale, North Carolina; her sister-in-law, Linda Norman of Chicago, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved her dearly.

Punkin’s passing leaves an emptiness that words cannot describe. Her family will miss her laughter, her unforgettable personality, and even those stubborn disagreements that made her uniquely Punkin.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral service. She asked simply to be remembered by those who loved her, in their own way and in their own time.

Rest peacefully, Punkin. You were deeply loved, you will be greatly missed, and you will forever be a part of us.