Norma Jean Armijo

September 11, 1931 ~ February 5, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Graveside services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Norma Jean Armijo, who died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the home of her daughter Elizabeth, with her 3 daughters and her dog Barkley at her side. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, Louisiana, She was a 23 year member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children Elizabeth Hare of Lafayette, Katherine (Bob) Cormier, of Abbeville, and Pamela (Chris) Flood of Prescott Valley, AZ. Her grandchildren Audra (Andy) Alvarado, of Magnolia, TX; Noel (Samantha) Cormier, of Maurice; Jared Elkins of Blythe, CA; Mitchel (Amy) Cormier, of Youngsville; Brian (Taylr) Flood of Prescott, AZ; Vickie Flood, of Prescott Valley, AZ; Mary (Jacques) Migues, of New Iberia. Her great grandchildren Cameron Etie’, Aryelle Cormier, Ethan Alvarado, Andrew Alvarado, Jaxson Flood, Blake Migues, Ellieanna Flood, Philip Cormier, Elijah Cormier, Frank Migues, Remington Flood, Austin Flood, Abram Cormier, Nora Cormier, Jameson Flood and Abigail Cormier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Armijo Jr.; her son Martin Armijo; her son-in-law Daniel Elkins; her great granddaughter Kailey Ryan Flood; her great grandson Colt Mathue Flood; her parents Peter and Mary Gray; her brothers John and Robert Gray; and her sisters, Addie Ashley, Ilagail Gray, Helen Roberts, Jaunita Soares and Arlene Bostrom.
Jean was so proud of being born and raised in Morris, Oklahoma.
Jean was a fabulous cook and loved to feed her family, friends and many times total strangers, she was especially famous for her Thanksgiving turkey, her BBQ ribs and her corned beef and cabbage.
Family was the most important thing in her life and she would do anything to help her family out and she especially loved to visit with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jean was so strong, brave and independent and she raised her daughters to live the same and to be independent thinkers. She loved politics and was a staunch democrat. She was passionate about OU football and never missed a game while wearing her OU football jersey. She was very proud of living to 91 years old and not being on any medications.
Her daughters would like to thank Karen Stelly R.N., her caregiver Clarissa Starland, Valerie Dore’ her Social Worker and Pastor Mark all of Community Hospice. Her neighbors Keith and Jackie Foreman and Dave and Brenna Suter, and all who brought meals and treats for her and her family during her illness.
“Sometimes it’s hard for us not to wish for one more day, one more word, one more chance to say goodbye, but rest assured that you were a joy to your family every day of your life.”