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Obituary of Tardy, Noel Ann

Noel Ann Tardy of Dallas passed away November 7, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James Noel and Bessie Kopecky Tardy and her beloved dogs Princess, BamBam and Truffles.  She is survived by her sister, Sharon McDade (Bill); her nieces, Tricia Pogue (Dean), Michelle Poole (Michael), Kristen McDade (Greg Wilson); and numerous great nieces and nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her aunts, Lillian Curry of Houston and Mary Steely (Jerry) of Corsicana, Texas. Noel was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 7, 1950 to James and Bess Tardy. They lived most of her childhood in a wonderful house on DeLoache and Inwood in Dallas. Jim and Bess hosted many parties and events for people of all ages. Noel had horses on the property and close friends in the neighborhood, also of all ages. She cherished those friendships as well as her closeness to her local and Houston family. Ethel James was Noel’s dear nanny for most of her childhood. Noel attended Ursuline Academy and graduated from Hillcrest High School. A lifelong music lover, she played and sang in public school bands, orchestras and choruses before attending Texas Woman’s University as a music major and a member of the Aglaians Literary-Social Club. She was awarded a stage band music scholarship for her work with the TWU Serenaders playing guitar and bass and was a member of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas and of the mixed chorus, Resounding Harmony. She later attended the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Noel’s careers and hobbies followed her passions and her love for life. She pursued many diverse fields — from massage therapy to accounting to information technology. She and her mother began a catering business together many years ago that still exists in the form of TwoHotCzechs. No matter what she was doing, music and food were always in her life. Though Noel studied classical guitar at Texas Woman’s University, once she picked up the ukulele her musical focus and her life both changed and expanded. She established Ukelady Music and had both a brick and mortar shop in White Rock and a thriving website. She not only sold ukuleles but gave advice on the best one for each student/customer. She taught classes for young children, including a time teaching kids with illnesses at a local hospital. She founded the Lone Star Ukulele Fest and the nonprofit Ukulele in the Classroom program to teach music literacy to children. After discovering she had cancer — and following her difficult treatments — Noel co-created Spirit Runners in 2012 as a way to share healing music with anyone going through hardship. She and her production partner produced a CD and performed many concerts. Noel was the first ukulele player to perform as part of the Brookhaven Guitar Ensemble. She appeared on stages in Spain and The Czech Republic as part of her music travels. She performed tirelessly at all kinds of venues in Dallas — from Roy’s restaurant to the Bath House at White Rock Lake and the Manske Library in Farmer’s Branch. Most recently, this past October she won a cherished competition at the Guitar Foundation of America Festival at Collin College. Noel was a writer as well. She wrote a children’s book and various articles, and was the 2017 Words of Women recipient for an essay about her grandmother. The award-winning essay describes a fork her MaMa was given to be used for their entire voyage while immigrating on board a ship from Czechoslovakia to America around 1912. This fork became one of her most treasured possessions. Noel was an active member of the Dallas LGBTQ community and an activist for women, fighting for improved healthcare, equal wages and equal rights. She enjoyed her friendships with the pastors and the parishioners in the different centers of faith she attended, remaining close to them during her life journey. In recent years she was very active on Facebook where she championed her political and social views. And, as so many will recall, Noel loved her dogs Princess, BamBam and Truffles. They were her children. When Princess was so sick the last couple of years, Noel cared for her faithfully. Noel celebrated life and pursued her dreams until they came true. She was passionate about her music and her culinary accomplishments and shared this love with everyone. Her family and her Czech traditions were her mainstay, and her creativity was the driving energy in all she did. She touched more lives than we know. She will be remembered and she will be missed. A celebration of Noel’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, at Brookhaven College in Farmer’s Branch, Building H. In lieu of flowers, Noel’s family suggests that donations be given to the Ukulele Kids Club (theukc.org). Noel loved teaching children and especially enjoyed her time teaching kids at a Dallas hospital. The Ukulele Kids Club mission is to harness the healing power of music by supporting music therapy programs and gifting ukuleles to hospital music therapy programs so that children in need can be sent home with the gift of music for life. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.  

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  1. Alexis Yancey says:

    On Noel’s birthday I send love and peace to her family knowing she is having another great adventure on the other side. Noel helped us, Rev. Patti Generes and staff, at CSL Lovers Lane, aka The Little House, for 2 years, 2013-2014. She was truly a blessing in our lives. She is loved and missed.

    Alexis Yancey

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    On Noel's birthday I send love and peace to her family knowing she is having another great adventure on the other side. Noel helped us, Rev. Patti Generes and staff, at CSL Lovers Lane, aka The Little House, for 2 years, 2013-2014. She was truly a blessing in our lives. She is loved and missed.

  2. James Hill says:

    Thank you for your music, Noel. You brought much Aloha into the world and I have many fond memories of our time together.

    James Hill

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Thank you for your music, Noel. You brought much Aloha into the world and I have many fond memories of our time together.

  3. Jennie says:

    I took ukelele lessons from Noel a couple years ago and really enjoyed my time with her. I hope she is still making music in heaven 🙂

    Jennie

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I took ukelele lessons from Noel a couple years ago and really enjoyed my time with her. I hope she is still making music in heaven 🙂

  4. Linda Abramson Evans says:

    Missing Noel so much, remembering years past, and a final phone conversation when she called two weeks before her death. As always, she was thinking of helping someone else–a new friend who wanted to enter the ESL field, and thought to connect her with me. I’ll treasure the 45-minute conversation that covered so much more, catching up since our last International Women’s Day Dallas event in March, that we’ve shared for the past 16 years at the event hosted by Christine Jarosz. This year, Noel entered and won the annual essay contest, receiving the award before her traditional Ukelele performance that always entertains our attendees. I first met Noel sometime after 1988 at Nonie’s house, grandmother of Melinda (Mel) Petty Brooks, Noel’s friend since childhood. Mel was President of the Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) Dallas Inc. and I had just joined that year, later spending many hours with Mel as friendship grew beyond organizational projects. During different time periods, earlier for Noel and later for me, we were both members of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas with many mutual friends. In the decades since first meeting, Noel’s presence has been a joy in my life. On the fateful night that she reached out on Facebook to ask friends about heart attack symptoms, we begged her to call 911. We will always remember and miss Noel, and hope that she is at peace.

    Linda Abramson Evans

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Missing Noel so much, remembering years past, and a final phone conversation when she called two weeks before her death. As always, she was thinking of helping someone else--a new friend who wanted to enter the ESL field, and thought to connect her with me. I'll treasure the 45-minute conversation that covered so much more, catching up since our last International Women's Day Dallas event in March, that we've shared for the past 16 years at the event hosted by Christine Jarosz. This year, Noel entered and won the annual essay contest, receiving the award before her traditional Ukelele performance that always entertains our attendees. I first met Noel sometime after 1988 at Nonie's house, grandmother of Melinda (Mel) Petty Brooks, Noel's friend since childhood. Mel was President of the Business & Professional Women's Club (BPW) Dallas Inc. and I had just joined that year, later spending many hours with Mel as friendship grew beyond organizational projects. During different time periods, earlier for Noel and later for me, we were both members of The Women's Chorus of Dallas with many mutual friends. In the decades since first meeting, Noel's presence has been a joy in my life. On the fateful night that she reached out on Facebook to ask friends about heart attack symptoms, we begged her to call 911. We will always remember and miss Noel, and hope that she is at peace.

  5. Sue Borgersen says:

    From Dallas to Nova Scotia, ours was a close friendship that spanned the miles. Noel and I were kindred spirits on so many levels. There is a hole in my life without this dear soul. RIP Noel, I will think of you whenever I lift my sopranino to play.

    Sue Borgersen

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    From Dallas to Nova Scotia, ours was a close friendship that spanned the miles. Noel and I were kindred spirits on so many levels. There is a hole in my life without this dear soul. RIP Noel, I will think of you whenever I lift my sopranino to play.

  6. Cindi Gant says:

    I did not know her very well but I knew her well enough to know of her soft heart which accompanied her feisty side. Noel was my aunt’s neighbor. She was always cooking something fabulous and sharing it with my her. She was very thoughtful and kind and shared interesting personal stories. When my aunt was in the hospital Noel would call or text me for updates. It was comforting knowing she was near by if needed. She is greatly missed.

    Cindi Gant

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I did not know her very well but I knew her well enough to know of her soft heart which accompanied her feisty side. Noel was my aunt's neighbor. She was always cooking something fabulous and sharing it with my her. She was very thoughtful and kind and shared interesting personal stories. When my aunt was in the hospital Noel would call or text me for updates. It was comforting knowing she was near by if needed. She is greatly missed.

  7. David Beer says:

    Although I did’t know Noel well, I remember her as a classmate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1968. Next year at our class’s 50th Reunion, the last weekend of October, 2018.
    She will be mentioned at that time as one of the classmates who have passed since our class graduated in 1968.
    My condolences to Noel’s family on her passing, may her memory be a blessing.

    David Beer

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Although I did't know Noel well, I remember her as a classmate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1968. Next year at our class's 50th Reunion, the last weekend of October, 2018.
    She will be mentioned at that time as one of the classmates who have passed since our class graduated in 1968.
    My condolences to Noel's family on her passing, may her memory be a blessing.

  8. Barbara Baker says:

    I first met Noel back at Hillcrest High School, when we took some classes together. We recently reconnected through Facebook, and discovered some shared passions about women’s rights, politics, and life. I was hoping to meet up with her in the near future, and also hear her play her ukulele. But alas, it was not to be. I remain sad that such a vibrant, caring woman, who loved playing music, decorating her home, cooking good food, and taking care of her beloved Princess, has left us far too soon. I extend my deepest condolences to Noel’s family and her other friends.

    Barbara Baker

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I first met Noel back at Hillcrest High School, when we took some classes together. We recently reconnected through Facebook, and discovered some shared passions about women's rights, politics, and life. I was hoping to meet up with her in the near future, and also hear her play her ukulele. But alas, it was not to be. I remain sad that such a vibrant, caring woman, who loved playing music, decorating her home, cooking good food, and taking care of her beloved Princess, has left us far too soon. I extend my deepest condolences to Noel's family and her other friends.

  9. Sharon Almand says:

    Thank you, Noel, for your wonderful contribution while on this earth. Your witty personality and your musical talent will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear sister.

    Sharon Almand

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Thank you, Noel, for your wonderful contribution while on this earth. Your witty personality and your musical talent will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear sister.

  10. Diana Hubbard - Hall says:

    I met Noel many moons back in the Women’s Chorus . She was such an amazingly talented lady . For me personally , Noel inspired me to be more than just a girl from Dallas . Leave a mark .. Ms. Tardy left many marks and the on on my heart will always rename . Prayers for peace .

    Diana Hubbard - Hall

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I met Noel many moons back in the Women's Chorus . She was such an amazingly talented lady . For me personally , Noel inspired me to be more than just a girl from Dallas . Leave a mark .. Ms. Tardy left many marks and the on on my heart will always rename . Prayers for peace .

  11. Elizabeth Brown says:

    We miss the happiness Noel brought into our lives.
    Ken, Elizabeth, and Libby

    Elizabeth Brown

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We miss the happiness Noel brought into our lives.
    Ken, Elizabeth, and Libby

  12. Crystal Kia-Paul says:

    My deepest condolences for everyone that new Noel. She always made time to chat with you about ukulele’s. She is going to be missed.

    Crystal Kia-Paul

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My deepest condolences for everyone that new Noel. She always made time to chat with you about ukulele's. She is going to be missed.

  13. Gina R Williams says:

    Noel was such a talented woman and touched so many lives. She still had much left to offer and was taken before we were ready. I hope that love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

    Gina R Williams

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was such a talented woman and touched so many lives. She still had much left to offer and was taken before we were ready. I hope that love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

  14. Ellen Singer says:

    I first met Noel at a Ukulele workshop/retreat in Molokai, then saw her twice at the two Lone Star Ukulele Festivals I attended in Dallas. Noel was a warm, delightful, intelligent, friendly, caring person, and I’m sure everyone who knew her will miss her greatly. My condolences to her family.
    xoxoxo

    Ellen Singer

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I first met Noel at a Ukulele workshop/retreat in Molokai, then saw her twice at the two Lone Star Ukulele Festivals I attended in Dallas. Noel was a warm, delightful, intelligent, friendly, caring person, and I'm sure everyone who knew her will miss her greatly. My condolences to her family.
    xoxoxo

  15. Lois Wagenseil says:

    I heard Noel play two songs at Brookhaven just the Weds before. It was a beautiful performance. That is how I will remember her. Peace and condolences.

    Lois Wagenseil

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I heard Noel play two songs at Brookhaven just the Weds before. It was a beautiful performance. That is how I will remember her. Peace and condolences.

  16. Gina R Williams says:

    Noel was such a talented and multi-faceted person. She shared her gifts freely and touched so many lives. May love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

    Gina R Williams

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was such a talented and multi-faceted person. She shared her gifts freely and touched so many lives. May love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

  17. Eric DeVine says:

    I absolutely loved working with Noel! What a great spirt and full of enthusiasm! The ukulele community will miss her tremendously!

    Eric DeVine

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I absolutely loved working with Noel! What a great spirt and full of enthusiasm! The ukulele community will miss her tremendously!

  18. Bob and Judy Sparkman says:

    Bob and I met Noel in 2004 through our daughter Ann when she and Noel were singing with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. You could say that Noel kick-started my ukulele playing because prior to that I was just singing along with Bob when he played guitar or ukulele. I started out playing the soprano uke, learning as I went, and playing with Noel’s group, known at that time as UFO. We played at luaus, charity events, and just for fun. I have since moved on to playing the baritone uke, but I can honestly say that I probably would not be playing ukulele if I had not met Noel. She has touched many lives with her love of music.

    Bob and Judy Sparkman

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bob and I met Noel in 2004 through our daughter Ann when she and Noel were singing with The Women's Chorus of Dallas. You could say that Noel kick-started my ukulele playing because prior to that I was just singing along with Bob when he played guitar or ukulele. I started out playing the soprano uke, learning as I went, and playing with Noel's group, known at that time as UFO. We played at luaus, charity events, and just for fun. I have since moved on to playing the baritone uke, but I can honestly say that I probably would not be playing ukulele if I had not met Noel. She has touched many lives with her love of music.

  19. Terry Td Doherty says:

    I had the privilege of being Noel’s personal trainer many years ago. She took her health seriously even back then. I found her to b a very compassionate woman who loved to laugh and found great joy in others. I will miss her. My heart breaks for her family and her pups. Her passing is a shock and I am deeply saddened.

    Terry Td Doherty

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I had the privilege of being Noel’s personal trainer many years ago. She took her health seriously even back then. I found her to b a very compassionate woman who loved to laugh and found great joy in others. I will miss her. My heart breaks for her family and her pups. Her passing is a shock and I am deeply saddened.

  20. Jan Partin says:

    Noel and I met during our college years as music majors at Texas Woman’s University and were roommates for a while after we graduated. She was an enormously talented woman who had a wonderfully irreverent sense of humor. Our paths diverged and reconnected many times over the years, most recently when I saw that she was opening at Uncle Calvin’s and when she asked me to take some photographs of her and Princess. I remember so many good times filled with good food, good wine, and wonderful laughter. Rest in peace, my friend. Your presence will be missed.

    Jan Partin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel and I met during our college years as music majors at Texas Woman's University and were roommates for a while after we graduated. She was an enormously talented woman who had a wonderfully irreverent sense of humor. Our paths diverged and reconnected many times over the years, most recently when I saw that she was opening at Uncle Calvin's and when she asked me to take some photographs of her and Princess. I remember so many good times filled with good food, good wine, and wonderful laughter. Rest in peace, my friend. Your presence will be missed.

  21. Melinda Brooks says:

    Noel was more than a friend. She was the closest thing to a sister that I had. We met when I was born and she was 5 months old. Her family and nanny raised me as much as my own family did. I loved her very much and will miss her.

    Melinda Brooks

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was more than a friend. She was the closest thing to a sister that I had. We met when I was born and she was 5 months old. Her family and nanny raised me as much as my own family did. I loved her very much and will miss her.

  22. Michelle Kiba says:

    Too young, so special and very talented. I miss you big bunches Noel. Heaven is a better place for your presence.

    Michelle Kiba

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Too young, so special and very talented. I miss you big bunches Noel. Heaven is a better place for your presence.

  23. Victoria says:

    Noel will be missed. She brought so many people together with her passion and joy for the ukulele.

    Victoria

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel will be missed. She brought so many people together with her passion and joy for the ukulele.

  24. Kaye Davis says:

    Condolences to Noel’s family and many friends. I will miss the occasional phone call and her Facebook posts of the delicious meals she prepared. Noel, you are missed and I regret we never made it to the Midway Point like we planned. Rest In Peace!

    Kaye Davis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Condolences to Noel’s family and many friends. I will miss the occasional phone call and her Facebook posts of the delicious meals she prepared. Noel, you are missed and I regret we never made it to the Midway Point like we planned. Rest In Peace!

  25. Charman Aiwohi says:

    Noel was a very special lady may she rest in peace.

    Charman Aiwohi

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was a very special lady may she rest in peace.

  26. Mark Jackson says:

    I never knew Noel, but I know her rich legacy. She sounds like a wonderful human being. Please accept our condolences from Australia to the ukulele community.

    Mark Jackson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I never knew Noel, but I know her rich legacy. She sounds like a wonderful human being. Please accept our condolences from Australia to the ukulele community.

  27. Grenda Walton says:

    I am very happy I knew Noel. She inspired me while I tried to play the Ukulele. She will be sadly missed a joy to be with.Rest in Peace Noel.

    Grenda Walton

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I am very happy I knew Noel. She inspired me while I tried to play the Ukulele. She will be sadly missed a joy to be with.Rest in Peace Noel.

27 thoughts on “Tardy, Noel Ann”

  1. On Noel’s birthday I send love and peace to her family knowing she is having another great adventure on the other side. Noel helped us, Rev. Patti Generes and staff, at CSL Lovers Lane, aka The Little House, for 2 years, 2013-2014. She was truly a blessing in our lives. She is loved and missed.

    Alexis Yancey

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    On Noel's birthday I send love and peace to her family knowing she is having another great adventure on the other side. Noel helped us, Rev. Patti Generes and staff, at CSL Lovers Lane, aka The Little House, for 2 years, 2013-2014. She was truly a blessing in our lives. She is loved and missed.

  2. Thank you for your music, Noel. You brought much Aloha into the world and I have many fond memories of our time together.

    James Hill

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Thank you for your music, Noel. You brought much Aloha into the world and I have many fond memories of our time together.

  3. I took ukelele lessons from Noel a couple years ago and really enjoyed my time with her. I hope she is still making music in heaven 🙂

    Jennie

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I took ukelele lessons from Noel a couple years ago and really enjoyed my time with her. I hope she is still making music in heaven 🙂

  4. Linda Abramson Evans

    Missing Noel so much, remembering years past, and a final phone conversation when she called two weeks before her death. As always, she was thinking of helping someone else–a new friend who wanted to enter the ESL field, and thought to connect her with me. I’ll treasure the 45-minute conversation that covered so much more, catching up since our last International Women’s Day Dallas event in March, that we’ve shared for the past 16 years at the event hosted by Christine Jarosz. This year, Noel entered and won the annual essay contest, receiving the award before her traditional Ukelele performance that always entertains our attendees. I first met Noel sometime after 1988 at Nonie’s house, grandmother of Melinda (Mel) Petty Brooks, Noel’s friend since childhood. Mel was President of the Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) Dallas Inc. and I had just joined that year, later spending many hours with Mel as friendship grew beyond organizational projects. During different time periods, earlier for Noel and later for me, we were both members of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas with many mutual friends. In the decades since first meeting, Noel’s presence has been a joy in my life. On the fateful night that she reached out on Facebook to ask friends about heart attack symptoms, we begged her to call 911. We will always remember and miss Noel, and hope that she is at peace.

    Linda Abramson Evans

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Missing Noel so much, remembering years past, and a final phone conversation when she called two weeks before her death. As always, she was thinking of helping someone else--a new friend who wanted to enter the ESL field, and thought to connect her with me. I'll treasure the 45-minute conversation that covered so much more, catching up since our last International Women's Day Dallas event in March, that we've shared for the past 16 years at the event hosted by Christine Jarosz. This year, Noel entered and won the annual essay contest, receiving the award before her traditional Ukelele performance that always entertains our attendees. I first met Noel sometime after 1988 at Nonie's house, grandmother of Melinda (Mel) Petty Brooks, Noel's friend since childhood. Mel was President of the Business & Professional Women's Club (BPW) Dallas Inc. and I had just joined that year, later spending many hours with Mel as friendship grew beyond organizational projects. During different time periods, earlier for Noel and later for me, we were both members of The Women's Chorus of Dallas with many mutual friends. In the decades since first meeting, Noel's presence has been a joy in my life. On the fateful night that she reached out on Facebook to ask friends about heart attack symptoms, we begged her to call 911. We will always remember and miss Noel, and hope that she is at peace.

  5. From Dallas to Nova Scotia, ours was a close friendship that spanned the miles. Noel and I were kindred spirits on so many levels. There is a hole in my life without this dear soul. RIP Noel, I will think of you whenever I lift my sopranino to play.

    Sue Borgersen

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    From Dallas to Nova Scotia, ours was a close friendship that spanned the miles. Noel and I were kindred spirits on so many levels. There is a hole in my life without this dear soul. RIP Noel, I will think of you whenever I lift my sopranino to play.

  6. I did not know her very well but I knew her well enough to know of her soft heart which accompanied her feisty side. Noel was my aunt’s neighbor. She was always cooking something fabulous and sharing it with my her. She was very thoughtful and kind and shared interesting personal stories. When my aunt was in the hospital Noel would call or text me for updates. It was comforting knowing she was near by if needed. She is greatly missed.

    Cindi Gant

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I did not know her very well but I knew her well enough to know of her soft heart which accompanied her feisty side. Noel was my aunt's neighbor. She was always cooking something fabulous and sharing it with my her. She was very thoughtful and kind and shared interesting personal stories. When my aunt was in the hospital Noel would call or text me for updates. It was comforting knowing she was near by if needed. She is greatly missed.

  7. Although I did’t know Noel well, I remember her as a classmate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1968. Next year at our class’s 50th Reunion, the last weekend of October, 2018.
    She will be mentioned at that time as one of the classmates who have passed since our class graduated in 1968.
    My condolences to Noel’s family on her passing, may her memory be a blessing.

    David Beer

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Although I did't know Noel well, I remember her as a classmate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1968. Next year at our class's 50th Reunion, the last weekend of October, 2018.
    She will be mentioned at that time as one of the classmates who have passed since our class graduated in 1968.
    My condolences to Noel's family on her passing, may her memory be a blessing.

  8. I first met Noel back at Hillcrest High School, when we took some classes together. We recently reconnected through Facebook, and discovered some shared passions about women’s rights, politics, and life. I was hoping to meet up with her in the near future, and also hear her play her ukulele. But alas, it was not to be. I remain sad that such a vibrant, caring woman, who loved playing music, decorating her home, cooking good food, and taking care of her beloved Princess, has left us far too soon. I extend my deepest condolences to Noel’s family and her other friends.

    Barbara Baker

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I first met Noel back at Hillcrest High School, when we took some classes together. We recently reconnected through Facebook, and discovered some shared passions about women's rights, politics, and life. I was hoping to meet up with her in the near future, and also hear her play her ukulele. But alas, it was not to be. I remain sad that such a vibrant, caring woman, who loved playing music, decorating her home, cooking good food, and taking care of her beloved Princess, has left us far too soon. I extend my deepest condolences to Noel's family and her other friends.

  9. Thank you, Noel, for your wonderful contribution while on this earth. Your witty personality and your musical talent will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear sister.

    Sharon Almand

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Thank you, Noel, for your wonderful contribution while on this earth. Your witty personality and your musical talent will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear sister.

  10. Diana Hubbard - Hall

    I met Noel many moons back in the Women’s Chorus . She was such an amazingly talented lady . For me personally , Noel inspired me to be more than just a girl from Dallas . Leave a mark .. Ms. Tardy left many marks and the on on my heart will always rename . Prayers for peace .

    Diana Hubbard - Hall

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I met Noel many moons back in the Women's Chorus . She was such an amazingly talented lady . For me personally , Noel inspired me to be more than just a girl from Dallas . Leave a mark .. Ms. Tardy left many marks and the on on my heart will always rename . Prayers for peace .

  11. We miss the happiness Noel brought into our lives.
    Ken, Elizabeth, and Libby

    Elizabeth Brown

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We miss the happiness Noel brought into our lives.
    Ken, Elizabeth, and Libby

  12. Crystal Kia-Paul

    My deepest condolences for everyone that new Noel. She always made time to chat with you about ukulele’s. She is going to be missed.

    Crystal Kia-Paul

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My deepest condolences for everyone that new Noel. She always made time to chat with you about ukulele's. She is going to be missed.

  13. Noel was such a talented woman and touched so many lives. She still had much left to offer and was taken before we were ready. I hope that love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

    Gina R Williams

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was such a talented woman and touched so many lives. She still had much left to offer and was taken before we were ready. I hope that love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

  14. I first met Noel at a Ukulele workshop/retreat in Molokai, then saw her twice at the two Lone Star Ukulele Festivals I attended in Dallas. Noel was a warm, delightful, intelligent, friendly, caring person, and I’m sure everyone who knew her will miss her greatly. My condolences to her family.
    xoxoxo

    Ellen Singer

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I first met Noel at a Ukulele workshop/retreat in Molokai, then saw her twice at the two Lone Star Ukulele Festivals I attended in Dallas. Noel was a warm, delightful, intelligent, friendly, caring person, and I'm sure everyone who knew her will miss her greatly. My condolences to her family.
    xoxoxo

  15. I heard Noel play two songs at Brookhaven just the Weds before. It was a beautiful performance. That is how I will remember her. Peace and condolences.

    Lois Wagenseil

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I heard Noel play two songs at Brookhaven just the Weds before. It was a beautiful performance. That is how I will remember her. Peace and condolences.

  16. Noel was such a talented and multi-faceted person. She shared her gifts freely and touched so many lives. May love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

    Gina R Williams

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was such a talented and multi-faceted person. She shared her gifts freely and touched so many lives. May love, peace and light guide her in her next journey. May those same divine powers provide comfort for those who loved her.

  17. I absolutely loved working with Noel! What a great spirt and full of enthusiasm! The ukulele community will miss her tremendously!

    Eric DeVine

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I absolutely loved working with Noel! What a great spirt and full of enthusiasm! The ukulele community will miss her tremendously!

  18. Bob and Judy Sparkman

    Bob and I met Noel in 2004 through our daughter Ann when she and Noel were singing with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. You could say that Noel kick-started my ukulele playing because prior to that I was just singing along with Bob when he played guitar or ukulele. I started out playing the soprano uke, learning as I went, and playing with Noel’s group, known at that time as UFO. We played at luaus, charity events, and just for fun. I have since moved on to playing the baritone uke, but I can honestly say that I probably would not be playing ukulele if I had not met Noel. She has touched many lives with her love of music.

    Bob and Judy Sparkman

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bob and I met Noel in 2004 through our daughter Ann when she and Noel were singing with The Women's Chorus of Dallas. You could say that Noel kick-started my ukulele playing because prior to that I was just singing along with Bob when he played guitar or ukulele. I started out playing the soprano uke, learning as I went, and playing with Noel's group, known at that time as UFO. We played at luaus, charity events, and just for fun. I have since moved on to playing the baritone uke, but I can honestly say that I probably would not be playing ukulele if I had not met Noel. She has touched many lives with her love of music.

  19. Terry Td Doherty

    I had the privilege of being Noel’s personal trainer many years ago. She took her health seriously even back then. I found her to b a very compassionate woman who loved to laugh and found great joy in others. I will miss her. My heart breaks for her family and her pups. Her passing is a shock and I am deeply saddened.

    Terry Td Doherty

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I had the privilege of being Noel’s personal trainer many years ago. She took her health seriously even back then. I found her to b a very compassionate woman who loved to laugh and found great joy in others. I will miss her. My heart breaks for her family and her pups. Her passing is a shock and I am deeply saddened.

  20. Noel and I met during our college years as music majors at Texas Woman’s University and were roommates for a while after we graduated. She was an enormously talented woman who had a wonderfully irreverent sense of humor. Our paths diverged and reconnected many times over the years, most recently when I saw that she was opening at Uncle Calvin’s and when she asked me to take some photographs of her and Princess. I remember so many good times filled with good food, good wine, and wonderful laughter. Rest in peace, my friend. Your presence will be missed.

    Jan Partin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel and I met during our college years as music majors at Texas Woman's University and were roommates for a while after we graduated. She was an enormously talented woman who had a wonderfully irreverent sense of humor. Our paths diverged and reconnected many times over the years, most recently when I saw that she was opening at Uncle Calvin's and when she asked me to take some photographs of her and Princess. I remember so many good times filled with good food, good wine, and wonderful laughter. Rest in peace, my friend. Your presence will be missed.

  21. Noel was more than a friend. She was the closest thing to a sister that I had. We met when I was born and she was 5 months old. Her family and nanny raised me as much as my own family did. I loved her very much and will miss her.

    Melinda Brooks

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was more than a friend. She was the closest thing to a sister that I had. We met when I was born and she was 5 months old. Her family and nanny raised me as much as my own family did. I loved her very much and will miss her.

  22. Too young, so special and very talented. I miss you big bunches Noel. Heaven is a better place for your presence.

    Michelle Kiba

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Too young, so special and very talented. I miss you big bunches Noel. Heaven is a better place for your presence.

  23. Noel will be missed. She brought so many people together with her passion and joy for the ukulele.

    Victoria

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel will be missed. She brought so many people together with her passion and joy for the ukulele.

  24. Condolences to Noel’s family and many friends. I will miss the occasional phone call and her Facebook posts of the delicious meals she prepared. Noel, you are missed and I regret we never made it to the Midway Point like we planned. Rest In Peace!

    Kaye Davis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Condolences to Noel’s family and many friends. I will miss the occasional phone call and her Facebook posts of the delicious meals she prepared. Noel, you are missed and I regret we never made it to the Midway Point like we planned. Rest In Peace!

  25. Noel was a very special lady may she rest in peace.

    Charman Aiwohi

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Noel was a very special lady may she rest in peace.

  26. I never knew Noel, but I know her rich legacy. She sounds like a wonderful human being. Please accept our condolences from Australia to the ukulele community.

    Mark Jackson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I never knew Noel, but I know her rich legacy. She sounds like a wonderful human being. Please accept our condolences from Australia to the ukulele community.

  27. I am very happy I knew Noel. She inspired me while I tried to play the Ukulele. She will be sadly missed a joy to be with.Rest in Peace Noel.

    Grenda Walton

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I am very happy I knew Noel. She inspired me while I tried to play the Ukulele. She will be sadly missed a joy to be with.Rest in Peace Noel.

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