White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648

GILBERTVILLE – Norma Jean Frost, a radiant soul of 80 years, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana.  She was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on July 20, 1943, to the late Joseph Phillips and Matilda (Kass) Phillips.  Norma graduated from Columbus High School in 1961.  She began her career as an administrative assistant in the counseling office at Price Laboratory School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she was employed from 1972 – 1985.  Norma was very proud of her contributions at The University of Norte Dame Counseling Center, from 1993 until her retirement.  A woman of immense love and kindness, Norma was known for her warm personality and bright smile, which would light up a room.  She invested those qualities into the lives of her family who will remember her fondly.

Norma’s legacy lives on in her daughters, Kimberly and Dawn Frost of South Bend, her son Troy of Lake Arrowhead, California, four loving grandchildren, Jessica Johnston, Ashley Frost, Sage Gonzalez and Ophelia Simms, and two adoring great granddaughters, Veronica Johnston and Zoe Frost.  She is also survived by her sister, JoAnn Voyek of Waverly, IA, and two brothers, Robert (Patricia) Phillips of Kyle, Texas, and Charles “Chuck” (Mary) Phillips of rural Waterloo, IA.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Frost, the love of her life; also, her brother, William Phillips.  Her lessons and love, which she has left behind will forever remain present in those whose lives she touched.

A memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. – Saturday, October 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raymond, IA, with Fr. Noah Diehm as celebrant.  Inurnment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Raymond.

White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, is in charge of the arrangements.