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Nola Ann Ruppard, 67, of Valdese, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Rupard was born May 12, 1958, in Virginia, a daughter of the late Harry Eugene and Dorothy Hundley Downer. Nola was retired as an office nurse in the medical field after many years of service. She was a member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church and loved to plant flowers and garden.
Surviving is her husband, Ronnie E. Ruppard of the home, a daughter, Ashley Maynor of Gastonia, a brother, Barry Downer of Lawrenceville, VA, two sisters, Donna Stephens of Morristown, TN, Terra Alford of OK and a special family friend and caregiver, Alene Somps of Valdese.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church in the early spring when her daffodils are in bloom.
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