Nancy Katharine Moore Hailey

1928 - 2020

Nancy Katharine Moore Hailey of New Orleans passed away on April 16, 2020. Born November 28, 1928, she is survived by her beloved husband of twenty one years, James Walter "Red" Hailey, Jr. They adored each other. She is survived by Mr. Hailey's children: Dixey Hailey Arterburn, Blair Hailey Reynolds, Harriet Hailey Rouhana, Dottie Hailey Ohlrich (Mark), Charlotte Hailey Dorion (Chris) & James W. Hailey III (Liz). Also survived by her nephews Kennedy J. Gilly, Jr (Caroline), George M. Gilly (Sue) and niece Martha Gilly Lannom (John). Mr. Hailey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren all loved Nancy as their grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Lyle Moore and Katharine McKinley Moore, and her children Kristen Moore Spangenberg, Sherill Reese Spangenberg, and Leonard Reese Spangenberg III. Also predeceased by her brother Walter McKinley Moore, her sister Susan Moore Gilly, and her niece Katharine Gilly Hastings. Nancy attended Isidore Newman School and Newcomb College, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Hailey lived in Pass Christian, MS, for many years, returning to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Hailey wishes to thank everyone at Poydras Home for their devoted care of Nancy, including the activities staff who directed the singing program that he and Nancy enjoyed so much together before quarantine stopped their daily visits. They sang with each other on FaceTime thereafter. On the last day of her life, Red sang to Nancy on FaceTime and she was able to smile back and say "I love you." Due to current circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Poydras Home in memory of Nancy Hailey or your preferred charity. Poydras Home -5354 Magazine St. New Orleans, La.70115.