Vernan Patricia Norris Washington, the daughter of Ida Bush Grant and Arthur Grant, was born on Saturday, November 6, 1948, in Crescent City, FL. She was educated in Putnam County School District and was a 1966 graduate of Middleton High School. She was a long-time member of The House of God Church. She later united with Empowering Word Christian Fellowship, now Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, where she served faithfully on the Hospitality Committee, Kitchen Committee and in the Choir Ministry.

Through her devotion to God and the church, Deaconess Norris blessed countless lives, caring for children, cooking, and cleaning with a humble and generous spirit. With a heart full of love and a quick wit, she brought people together, creating unforgettable moments over good food, lively conversations, witty jokes and contagious laughter.

She spent years making a difference in the lives of young children as a dedicated childcare provider, and later, gave back to her community by volunteering at her daughter's childcare center, Just Kiddin' Around Learning Academy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in eternal rest by her husband, Thomas "ED" Norris; grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cherished family members who will always be remembered.

After months of fighting, Deaconess Patricia transitioned and finally won her battle on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring, St. Augustine. She took her last breath on earth and drew her first breath in heaven, and now she sits at the feet of Jesus!

Forever in our hearts, "Tricia" leaves to cherish precious memories: husband, Bobby Washington, Palatka; sons, Kieon Norris, Atlanta, GA; Tori (Ana) Norris, Sr., Junction City, KS; Damien (Michelle) Norris, Radcliff, KY; Rashad Norris, San Antonio, TX; her only baby girl, Artwuan (Travis) Reynolds, Welaka; like a daughter, Mashell Bush, Jacksonville; step-children, Stephanie Washington, Bobby Washington, Jr., Leah Brown, Henry Bozier; brother, Calvin Cooks, Queens, NY; special nieces, Deniece Turner, Bronx, NY; Selenta Turner, Trenton NJ; Kiuanta (Antwan) Johnson, Alivia Johnson, both of Hackensack, NJ; special nephews, Brice (Ontaya) Turner, NJ; Hakeem (Dawn) Turner, VA; Rajhun (Adriana) Turner, Eustis; 15 grandchildren, Amaiya (Kenny) Brewer, Kiara Norris, Tori Norris, Jr., Thomas Norris, Tybias Norris, Lahnaeyah Barber, TyKeece Norris, Tejah Norris, Saniyah Norris, Ellery Norris, Amir Norris, Evan Reynolds, Sunee Norris, Ny'Elie Norris, Quisie Norris; 4 great grandchildren, Alayna Brewer, Silas Brewer, C'lese Norris, Tori Norris III; godchildren, Valtina Lee, Tavia Patterson, Brodrick Gordon, Jade Batts, Tara Taylor, Dymond Seymor, Joyce Labrew, Quamey Bush, Tamia Bolden and Bishop O. C. Pringle; and a host of other relatives and close friends.

Visitation of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m.,  Friday, May 30, at Flagg's Chapel of Serenity. A Celebration of Life will commence at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church South Campus, 608 Randolph Street, Crescent City, Rev. Karl N. Flagg, Pastor. Bishop O. C. Pringle, Pastor, House of God Church, Ridgeville, SC, is the eulogist. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Crescent City.