The daughter of the late Maggie Marshall Ardis and Isaac Ardis, Nora was born on April 25, 1928, in Uriah, Alabama. She grew up in Uriah and graduated from J. U. Blacksher School in 1946. Nora served her country in the United States Navy from 1951-1952 in Norfolk, Virginia, and the Pentagon. Nora returned to Uriah, and was married for 54 years to James F. Hadley, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2007.
Although Nora always considered Alabama her home, she lived a number of years in San Marcos, Texas, and then in Louisville, Kentucky. She was not happy unless she could occasionally bring her feet back to Alabama soil and rekindle the friendships of family and friends there.
Nora was an avid gardener, quilter, crafter, and baker; and was involved in numerous church and community activities throughout her lifetime. In her retirement years she enjoyed crafting intricate handmade Christmas tree ornaments and she took up acrylic and watercolor painting.
Nora is survived by three children, Lelia Hadley Gentle (Stan) of Louisville, Kentucky; James “Jim” Frederick Hadley, Jr. (Tammy Keller) of Buda, Texas; and Charles Isaac “Ike” Hadley (Marijean Jackson) of Alexander City, Alabama; Nora is also survived by her two sisters, Carol Jordan of Frisco City, Alabama and Frances Drew Smith of Atmore, Alabama, and is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Ardis.
It is only fitting that Nora be returned to her beloved Alabama for her final rest. Due to the coronavirus, no services are planned at this time, but when it is safe to gather again, a memorial service and interment of ashes will be held at the Uriah Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice and Palliative Care of Louisville.
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