Naureen Nitardy

Ms. Naureen Ione Anderson Nitardy, 82, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC.

 

In Asheboro, NC: Ms. Nitardy will lie in repose from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Asheboro.

 

In Ellendale, MN: A Celebration of Life will take place for Naureen Nitardy at 801 Rose Drive, Ellendale, MN from 12pm to 3:00pm on Monday, November 18, 2024. This will be OPEN HOUSE format in a casual setting to celebrate Naureen’s unique life and sparkle. Light lunch and snickers bars provided and would not be complete without playing a little Elvis, who she adored! She expressed herself clearly regarding what she wanted at her final celebration and we want to honor her wishes as much as possible in this atypical more lighthearted way. We believe she is with Jesus but also... as she stated, “Singin’ with Elvis and Dancin’ with Angels”. There will be a continual photo slideshow and time spent sharing memories of our beloved Naureen.

 

Note: There will be a private graveside gathering for family only.   

 

Ms. Nitardy was born in Steele Co., MN, on August 22, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph and Terrance Anderson. She grew up on a working farm as one of 8 children and had 5 children of her own. Naureen lived in Minnesota most of her life until her daughter, Ann and her family, helped Naureen move to North Carolina in May 2013. Naureen loved life to the fullest with a positive attitude and a sparkle in her smile no matter what hardships came her way, and there were many. She loved collecting all kinds of trinkets, clothing, candies, and antiques to share with others, but most of all she loved people, parties, Elvis, and all the available events that she would walk to in the downtown area of Asheboro. There was no stopping her determination to live free without restraints, no matter who recommended otherwise. She could light up the room like no other, often making her own unique entrance to various events, especially at the Sunset Theater. No matter what time she arrived, she almost always got a front row seat! While we mourn her loss, she now has a front row seat in Heaven with Jesus where we believe we will see her again soon! 

 

Surviving are her daughter, Ann Fechner (Daniel) of Franklinville; sons, Todd Nitardy (Charlotte), Tim Nitardy, Chris Nitardy (Katriina), Jonathan Nitardy I; sisters, Joan Haugen, Lavon Rosecky (Bob); grandchildren, Eric Nitardy, Michelle Nitardy, Danielle Nitardy, Alexander Nitardy, Leah Tilton (Alexander), Evelin Montgomery (David), Samuel Nitardy, Amanda Fechner, David Fechner, Jonathan Nitardy II; great grandchidlren, Isabel Tilton, Levi Tilton, and Aiden Nitardy.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given directly to the family to assist with the funeral expenses. Thank you!