Phyllis Norris
Oct. 14, 1947 - Feb. 24, 2025
Phyllis Ann Norris | October 14, 1947 – February 24, 2025
Phyllis Ann Norris, a cherished resident of Ashland, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her
home on February 24, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 14, 1947, on Peaks Island,
Maine, to Mary E. Babbitt and Roy V. Norris, Phyllis was known for her warmth, strength,
and deep devotion to her family, friends, and the Buddhist community.
She is survived by her loving husband, Alan Sommers, with whom she shared many
cherished years; her son, Finn Norris-Gray; and her stepson, Josh Sommers, both of whom
she loved dearly. Phyllis’s sister, Lynne McDermott, along with Lynne’s three children and
several grandchildren, will forever hold her memory close, as will the many friends and
extended family members whose lives she touched.
Phyllis embodied a self-made spirit, building a successful career as a CPA while raising her
son Finn. She had a passion for restoring and redecorating homes, transforming properties
in Ashland, along the Oregon coast, and in Baja Mexico. Her selfless nature was evident in
her deep commitment to volunteering extensively at Buddhist centers, including Kagyu
Droden Kunchab in San Francisco and Kagyu Sukha Chöling
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