Naureen Ione Nitardy

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

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Asheboro, with Pastor Stephen Owen officiating. Due to allergies in the family, we would ask that you not wear any cologne or perfume to the service. Following the service, everyone is invited on a police-escorted walk throughout downtown Asheboro with the family to some of the places she enjoyed. The Memorial Walk in honor of Naureen will end at two of her favorite stops, Hops BBQ and The Flying Pig. Both restaurants have supported Naureen for many years providing her food, love, and rides home whenever needed. Please consider joining us at either of these locations for a meal and fellowship with family and friends to give back to those who gave so much to Naureen. Many thanks to so many others who have loved her well and who have helped Naureen along the way.

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, Tim Nitardy, Chris Nitardy (Katriina), Jonathan Nitardy I, former daughter in law, Charlotte Nitardy; 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.

Ms. Nitardy will lie in repose from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, for visitation at Ridge Funeral Home.

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