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Norma Speakman
Nana
Norma Speakman in 2000

Birth Name:

Norma Jean

Date of Birth:

1916

Date of Death:

2006

Age of Death:

90

Occupation:

Retired

First Appearance:

Sunday Afternoon

Last Appearance:

The Queen of Sheba

Portrayed By:

Liz Smith

Norma Jean Speakman (born 1916) is the mother of Barbara Royle.

History & Personality

As the mother of Barbara, Norma is rather loud and demanding. She is called "Nana" by most of the family apart from Barbara who calls her "Mam" and Jim who calls her "Norma". She loves her family very much, apart from son-in-law Jim, who is always complimenting on bad things about her. Norma often looks for sympathy from her family, who take no notice, repeating that she is the only elderly woman living in the block of flats, giving hints to move in with them. She loves criticising her family, especially Jim, in which he replies saying something nasty.

Appearance

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Norma with daughter Barbara and granddaughter Denise in 2006

Norma is often seen wearing flowery dresses and cardigans with either black or white shoes. Her hair starts off grey, but gradually goes pearl white. She loves to wear pearl earrings and necklaces.

Death

Norma sadly died in 2006 at the age of 90. Her cause of death is due to old age.

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