Betty Norris passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 89 on July 16, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Betty June Reynolds on November 1, 1929, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, she was one of eight children.
She met the love of her life, Nate, and they were married on Christmas Eve in 1949. In 1966, the dynamic duo headed west with their three children to plant roots and begin a new life in Arizona.
Affectionately known as “Betty Boo”, she and Nate enjoyed 70 years of marriage filled with traveling to different countries, playing tennis and golf, supporting the ASU Sun Devils, and attending major sporting events around the world. She proudly served as an active committee member for the Phoenix Heart Ball, donating her time and energy for 31 years.
Betty Boo loved a good party and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially at Mission Beach – where she was the First Lady to her late husband Nate, the Mayor of the boardwalk. Whether spending time with her family, socializing with friends, or serving in her community, her love and energy was felt by all.
Betty is now reunited with her late husband Nathan, and they will continue their journey as “Nate and Betty Boo.” Betty is survived by daughter Kathy (Jay); sons Michael (Debbie) and Steve (Diane); six grandchildren, Aaron (Marisa), Abby (Marty), Stefani, Ryan (Lauren), Brett and Nicholas (Elif); and five great-grandchildren, Grace, Max, Jack, Austin, and Elizabeth; and her beloved red Mercedes. She will be greatly missed and will always be cherished.
Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019, at 10:00am, at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church located at 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, followed by a celebration for Betty Boo at Arizona Country Club, where as always, Betty Boo will be the last to leave.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Nathan and Betty Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Arizona Community Foundation at the following website: www.azfoundation.org/Norris or call 602-341-1400 to make a donation by phone.
Posey Moore Nash
Kathy and all,
I remember Betty. she was a real go getter.
How lucky you were to have her this long.
my kindest to you.
Susan Ann Kolkoski-Norrid
Steve, Diane and the Norris Family, Thought and Prayers to you all. I am glad to have known Betty Boo. She was a lovely lady.
Susan Kolkoski
Michael Zistatsis
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Betty’s passing.
We will miss her. Mr. and Mrs. Norris have been our supporters and great customers at both Christo’s and Alexi’s for the last 25 years I am involved with the restaurants. For years Mr. Nate told me how proud he was of me personally and of our business success. We will miss them.
I was able to make it to Mr. Nate’s viewing, but I will not be able to be there this time. We are on a family vacation.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Bod rest their souls and may God give you the power to get through this difficult time.
Michael Zistatsis and the crew at Alexi’s and Christo’s.
Dawn Carson Senger
So sorry for your loss! Sending our love
Dawn & Erston and family ❤️
Posy & Steve Pettigrew
We met Betty and Nate through the Samaritan Medical Foundation and the annual LPGA golf tournaments at the Moon Valley Country Club. Those interactions and parties at the Norris’ demonstrated to us what gracious, generous and fun-loving people they were. We were blessed to have known them. They were always smiling, having fun and helping others do likewise. We’ll never forget their giddiness surrounding their first visit to the Masters and Augusta National….what fun!!
Michael, Steve and the rest of the Norris family, know that our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Betty and Nate are holding hands again, planning the next party. We are better people for having known Betty and Nate, will strive to immolate their love of life and will perpetuate their legacy by always remembering them fondly. As always, Posy and Steve
Sandra Sullivan Gore
I was so fortunate to have been associated with
Aunt Betty in my earlier years. I lost some connection upon her move to Az.; however, I never gave up the concept
of an Aunt Betty and an Uncle Nate. My mother loved her, and I certainly can attest to the fact that,as one of seven
Reynolds sisters, she represented them well with her energy, love of family, and zest for life. When I look into her
beautiful face, I can see my grandmother, as Aunt Betty looked so much like her.
To Kathy, Mike, and Steve,I send prayers,love, and heartfelt sympathy for the recent loss of your beloved parents.
May God bless and comfort you. Sandra Sullivan Gore
Karl D and Cynthia Pagel
We are so sorry for your loss . We hope the love-filled memories will mean more than ever to your family. God bless all of you.