Norma Jean Skipper

Norma Jean Skipper October 1, 1935 - December 31, 2020 Norma Jean Skipper, 85, of Corona, CA passed away on December 31, 2020 due to COVID-19 leaving behind her daughter, Dyan; granddaughters, Toni and Amanda; grandson, Timothy; great-granddaughter, Hayley, and great-grandsons, Preston, Parker, Rick, Ray and Robert. Norma was born in Hugh Springs, TX to Minnie Mae Talley and Clarence Bryant Niblett on October 1, 1935. She had two older brothers, making her the only girl and the baby of the family. Growing up she enjoyed spending time with her family and being adventurous. At age 14, Norma met the love of her life, James William Skipper "Skip" and they later married. During their marriage they moved around from state to state and finally settled in Huntington Beach, CA. Norma and Skip had two children, Dennis Paul Skipper and Dyan Elaine Skipper. They started a family owned business for 20 years. During this time, Norma lived life to its fullest through traveling, fine dining and a luxurious lifestyle. As time went on Dyan and Dennis had children of their own making Norma a grandma AKA "Mimmie" to Toni, Timothy and Amanda. She loved being a grandma and had a very close relationship with Toni and Timothy. She lived with her daughter and two grandchildren for the last 30 years and helped raise them. She then went on to building a close relationship with her great granddaughter Hayley. He and Hayley spent a lot of time together at cheer practice, dance, school events and more. Norma had many hobbies such as writing, spending time with her family, going on adventures with Toni and Hayley. She had a passion for organization and perfected bookkeeping. Norma had the most beautiful handwriting and was a perfectionist at it. She enjoyed funny movies, dinner dates with her daughter and a nice glass of Cutty Sark on the rocks. She collected opals and turquoise jewelry, and loved snuggling with her fur granddaughter Sophie. Those who are close to Norma would remember her as being glamorous. Throughout her life, family and friends would be greeted by Norma dressed to impress with fancy clothes, full make up, hair, jewelry and heels. She continued this lifestyle all her life. She took great pride in the fact that if her family needed her she would always be there no questions asked. Norma was loyal and compassionate, just an overall ray of sunshine for all whom she crossed their path. Our family mourns this amazing woman and will keep her memories in our hearts, her smile will be permanently etch in our minds and the feeling of her soul will be a feeling of great joy. We are the luckiest family to have had such a strong, loving mother, grandmother, great grandma, sister, and friend in our lives. She will forever be missed and never forgotten. We love you Mimmie, forever and always