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Nora Fike Obituary
Antioch, TN
Nora Margaret Fowler Fike, age 75, has danced her last dance. In her youth, Nora lit up the New York City night scene as a Copacabana girl, a famed chorus line dancer with elegant costumes. She continued to play a role in America's epic music history during her former marriage to Lamar Fike, Godfather of Elvis's "Memphis Mafia".
Nora left the world of music entertainment behind to devote the rest of her life to her children and her nursing career, serving at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN for over 38 years as a registered nurse in cardiac services, caring for others' hearts with her own compassionate, tender one.
Born June 29, 1940 in Canada, Nora died peacefully in her sleep at home in Antioch, TN, October 9, 2015.
She is survived by her son, James Lamar Fike, with his wife and her daughter-in-law, Ashley Elizabeth Bonner; her son, John Lawrence Fike; daughter-in-heart, Lisa Haynes Douglas; and granddaughter-but-raised-as-daughter, Rachel Laura Anne Fike; with great-grandchildren, Damarian Tremain Waters and Madison LaShay Fike.
Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen Irving Fowler and William C. Fowler; her beloved late sister, Constance "Connee" Fowler Neff, and daughter, Leslie Joan Fike.
Come celebrate her last dance with us. Visitation is at 11:30 a.m., with Memorial Service at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, October 16th at The Chapel, 2415 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214, and will be followed by a celebration of her life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nora Fike
Jerry Kennedy
October 30, 2015
To My Dearest Friend Nora ~
Rest Easy Showgirl ~ Thank you for always being there for me early on in High School and as teanies on Gleane St. Elmhurst NY ~
I was so very fortunate to have caught up with you again a few years ago and to share updates on you, Lamar and the state of your world~ You will be sorely missed by all but especially by me Nora dear! Here's to you and I hope to see you again when I have to make that journey ~ Love Always, Jerry
Anna House
October 17, 2015
I was one of her instructors in the LPN school from which Nora graduated. It was an honor and privilege to get to know her very well. She was a mature student, very motivated, with a caring heart and a genuine desire to help people. My life is richer having known her. She will be missed.
Barbara Patterson
October 16, 2015
Nora was a wonderful friend and an amazing nurse. Such a caring sole. She will be missed. We nursed together in the OR at St. Thomas for many years.
Thomas Bonner Jr
October 16, 2015
Nora was a sweet person devoted to her family. Essentially living her own life for others, she brought grace to her family, colleagues,and friends.
Sandra Pullens
October 16, 2015
I LOVE YOU NORA, YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY
Terry Brown
October 16, 2015
Rest in peace Nora. You made a difference in this world and you will be missed.
Diana Fitzpatrick
October 15, 2015
I always loved you. I will miss you and your generous heart and spirit.
Judith Bonner
October 15, 2015
Nora was an extraordinary woman, though she would have been the last person to see that about herself. She was a giving, caring person all her life. The world is a sadder place without her.
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