Nora L. McTaggart, age 83 of Helena

McTAGGART, Nora L., age 83 of Helena passed away on January 5, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that our family shares the passing of our beautiful Mother, Sister, and Grandmother. We will forever cherish the precious memories of her warm embrace, gentle spirit, and unwavering love. Born August 9th, 1941, to Horace (Bill) Owens and Glenda Lee Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband Vern Ray McTaggart who was the love of her life. They were married for sixty wonderful years and her life was never the same without him. We find comfort that they are together in heaven and with our Lord Jesus Christ.

They had four children Glinda (Mark) Straub, Vernett (David) Shaw, Debbie (Rich) Williams, Shane (Rosmery) McTaggart. 21 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great- Great Grandchild.

Nora lived a full life of kindness, grace, and devotion to her large family. Her great joy was being a mother, and Grandmother and she loved every minute of it. She touched the lives of all who knew her and her home was a haven of comfort, love, and much laughter. She had a special gift of making everyone feel welcome with doors always open to anyone at any time who needed a place to stay, live or just a home cooked meal and a good visit. She was rarely seen without her trusty apron. It was a symbol of her nurturing nature and her love for home. Whether she was cooking, cleaning or just enjoying a moment of relaxation, that apron was always a part of her. She never went a day without drinking her Pepsi. Chips and chocolate were her favorite treats, and these small comforts were a reminder of how she delighted in the simple pleasures of life. Her days often included an episode of Gunsmoke, her favorite TV show, which brought her comfort and entertainment. She had a deep love for poetry that she carried on from her own mother and she spent many hours lovingly looking through her photographs and sharing treasured moments with her children. Her dedication to her family, kindness to others and warm hugs will be deeply missed. She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories that will live on in our hearts forever and her love will never fade.

Funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A potluck reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Burial will follow the reception at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:30 a.m.

Friday January 10, 2025

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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Potluck Reception

Following the Funeral Service

Friday January 10, 2025

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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Burial

Following the Reception

Friday January 10, 2025

Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Helena, Montana 59602

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