NONA ELIZABETH ORTS LITTLE passed away June 18, 2012, at the age of 83. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Nona was preceded in death by her husband A.E. “Skip” Little and her grandson David Michael Bertolino. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Bertolino, and Linda Hardwick along with her husband Mark Hardwick. She had five wonderful grandchildren whom she adored: Elizabeth Bartlett and her husband Andy, Chris Bertolino and his wife Paula, Julia Oldham and her husband Zac, Sarah Bertolino, and Amy Bertolino. She was the proud great grandmother of Madeline, Owen, and Annabelle Bartlett, and Jonah, Simon and Trinity Stiller. She is also survived by her sister Elnora Flanagan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nona was born in Hearne, Texas, on February 22, 1929. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Texas and completed her degree in Physical Education. She married the love of her life in 1951, and left teaching to become a stay at home mom. Nona enjoyed bowling, volunteering as PTA president, playing bridge, 42, and farkle, and traveling with her husband. Nona deeply loved the University of Texas, and all things burnt orange. There was nothing she loved more than being surrounded by her loving family. Her laughter and happy spirit will be greatly missed by all. Pallbearers will be Chris Bertolino, Zac Oldham, Andy Bartlett, Mike Craig, Parks Craig, George Riley, Dennis Bertolino, Donnie Hill, and Victor Cortez. A visitation will be held Monday, June 25th at 10am, with the service at 11am, and interment following at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Avenue, Houston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Linus Connection, P.O. Box 29491, Austin, Texas 78755 or to a charity of your choice.
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