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1941
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2020
Mary Nordfelt Obituary
Mary was born on December 12, 1941 to Martha Wedge and Roy Highfill in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mary had 2 daughters, Denise and Vickie that she raised as a single parent until August 6 1986 when she married the love of her life Douglas Nordfelt. Mary had a passion for music and she could be seen dancing to Stevie Ray Raugh or any other blues, rock or country. In her younger years she knew how to tear up the dance floor and went to sock hops and later ball room dances. She loved to garden and had an immaculate landscaped yard, as well as the cleanest house around. Mary also loved animals and her pets would be treated and loved like her children. Mary loved to go for drives and she was a country girl through and through. Her greatest passion was her family and they loved her.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother Martha, father Roy, 2 brothers James and Tom, and 1 sister Gail. She leaves behind her husband Douglas Nordfelt, 2 daughters Denise and Vickie, sisters Barbara, Norma Jean, and Sheila; and brothers Will and Edward. She had a huge family with 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister's in law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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ellen barnett
May 21, 2024
my aunt mary nordfelt was strong and beautiful and a force to be reckoned with!! i know that humming bird was you aunt mary ! miss and love you everyday!
Spriggie and Mary Hensley
July 23, 2023
Mary is one tough gal and we love her and Dough dearly, they are true friends until the end.
Sandie
May 21, 2023
Aunt Mary not a day goes by that I don´t think of you. We miss and loved u so much.
Denise Groomer
June 10, 2020
I have very fond memories of Mary, she was a great human being! She was a wonderful sister in/law and I will always remember her when we lived in Texas, Rest in Peace my friend. Much Love, Denise
Ellen barnett
June 10, 2020
My aunt Mary was one of the most prominent persons ,beyond my parents, in both my childhood and adult life! She was beautiful and strong and the cleanest person I've ever met!!! She loved her family and little humming birds and music! She collected glass swans and I remember her and momma and Vickie dancing to old rock and blues and teaching me how to dance when we were young. I also remember her lesson in washing dishes! That's one you wouldn't forget, and I still wash every dish well! I will miss you aunt Mary and if I can have even a 1/4 of your strength and wisdom I will consider myself lucky . Be at rest and tell grandma I love her!
Noelle (Glen & Sues Elliss daughter)
June 9, 2020
Mary was a wonderful person. Ive known her and Doug since I was a small child. Close friends of my parents. She will be deeply missed.
Sandie
June 9, 2020
My Aunt Mary was a beautiful aunt and I miss her dearly. She left us with so many wonderful memories.
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